Chelsea maintained Xabi Alonso’s perfect start as manager with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Alonso has now overseen three successive wins since taking charge, including two victories in the Premier League and another in the League Cup.

Chelsea race into three-goal lead

Romeo Lavia opened the scoring with his first Chelsea goal since joining the club from Southampton in 2023.

Pedro Neto then doubled the advantage before Joao Pedro added a third as Chelsea threatened to run away with the contest.