Chelsea edge Brighton 4-3 in seven-goal Stamford Bridge thriller
What's new: Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said Chelsea's quality punished his side despite Brighton's push to fight back.
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League match that turned into a seven-goal thriller. Chelsea built a three-goal lead before Brighton fought back and threatened to turn the game again. BBC Sport quoted Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as saying Chelsea had the "quality to punish us," while praising his own players for continuing to "go for it." Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, also speaking to BBC Sport, praised João Pedro's "desire" after the forward emerged as the match winner. The result gave Chelsea another victory in an early-season performance marked by attacking quality and defensive vulnerability.