Chelsea maintain perfect start with 4-3 win over Brighton

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season under Xabi Alonso, holding off a Brighton fightback to win a seven-goal encounter 4-3 at Stamford Bridge. The hosts took the scalp after a high-intensity match that saw Brighton push hard to level before Chelsea held firm. BBC Sport reported the result, noting the match produced seven goals and a late test from Brighton. The victory preserves Chelsea’s unblemished record under Alonso early in the campaign and delivers a nervy but valuable three points at Stamford Bridge. The win will offer the manager and players encouragement as they build on their opening fixtures, while Brighton’s response underlines their threat on the road despite coming away with nothing on this occasion.