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Chelsea v Brighton LIVE: Emi Martinez makes debut as Enzo Fernandez left out again in Premier League clash
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Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first league game at Stamford Bridge as the Blues take on Brighton Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first league game at Stamford Bridge as the Blues take on Brighton Chelsea will look to build on a strong start as they host Brighton in the Premier League in Xabi Alonso ’s first league game in charge at Stamford Bridge.
A tough test is never far away in the top flight, though, and Chelsea’s first home game is against a Brighton side who dismantled Aston Villa in a 4-0 win in their opener. 20’ - A graphic flashes up showing Chelsea have had three shots, all on target, compared to Brighton’s nil but the possession stats read 72% in the visitors favour.
It has raised hopes that a title challenge may not be out of the question – particularly with Emiliano Martinez brought in from Aston Villa to solve Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes. 24’ - We’re watching more Brighton possession that is going nowhere but sideways.
Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below: 25’ - It should be three! A midweek Conference League play-off success has further buoyed morale for the south-coast club – can they claim a significant success at Stamford Bridge this afternoon?
The Blues caught the eye in their 3-2 win over Fulham in their opening game, with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro particularly impressive as the Alonso era got off to an encouraging start. His Argentina teammate Enzo Fernandez has been left out today with Manchester City keen on the World Cup winner.
The Brazilian, brilliant up to now, hesitates and takes a touch instead of shooting first time. This one is met by a loud shout of “keeper!” and Martinez catches it with ease.
He tries to be too clever and sends a scuffed effort across goal and wide.
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- Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first league game at Stamford Bridge as the Blues take on Brighton Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first league game at Stamford Bridge as the Blues take on Brighton Chelsea will look…
- The Blues caught the eye in their 3-2 win over Fulham in their opening game, with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro particularly impressive as the Alonso era got off to an encouraging start.
- It has raised hopes that a title challenge may not be out of the question – particularly with Emiliano Martinez brought in from Aston Villa to solve Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes.
- His Argentina teammate Enzo Fernandez has been left out today with Manchester City keen on the World Cup winner.
- A tough test is never far away in the top flight, though, and Chelsea’s first home game is against a Brighton side who dismantled Aston Villa in a 4-0 win in their opener.
- A midweek Conference League play-off success has further buoyed morale for the south-coast club – can they claim a significant success at Stamford Bridge this afternoon?
- Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below: 25’ - It should be three!
- The Brazilian, brilliant up to now, hesitates and takes a touch instead of shooting first time.
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