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Blues hoping to record third win in a week

Chelsea finally recorded a win over bogey side Brighton in their first Premier League home game of the season. Xabi Alonso made an encouraging start to life as new Blues manager, overseeing wins over Fulham and Luton in hi opening two matches in charge, though a much sterner test was expected on Sunday afternoon as Brighton had won the last four meetings between the sides, including a league double last season.

With Emi Martinez making his debut just hours after his £7.5m transfer from Aston Villa was confirmed, Chelsea raced into a three-goal lead inside the opening 31 minutes with Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro all on target.

However, Malick Yalcouye and an own goal from Joao Pedro gave Brighton hope before Cole Palmer scored what proved to be the winner as Pascal Gross headed home a consolation in stoppage-time to complete the scoring in a seven-goal thriller in west London. Follow Chelsea vs Brighton back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Oli Gent at Stamford Bridge.