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Blues hoping to record third win in a week

Chelsea host bogey side Brighton today in their first Premier League home game of the season. Xabi Alonso has made an encouraging start to life as new Blues manager, overseeing wins over Fulham and Luton is opening two matches in charge, though a much sterner test is expected this afternoon as Brighton have won the last four meetings between the sides, including a league double last season.

Emi Martinez makes his debut just hours after his £7.5m transfer from Aston Villa was confirmed but there is no place in the matchday squad once again for Enzo Fernandez as he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City before transfer Deadline Day. Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck facing their former clubs will provide an interesting sub-plot in west London.

The visitors could hand debuts to summer signings Promise David and Jaouen Hadjam, though Jack Hinshelwood - the two-goal hero from the 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa - has been ruled out with a minor issue. Follow Chelsea vs Brighton LIVE below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Oli Gent at Stamford Bridge.