In a dramatic encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion despite playing with 10 men for more than half the game.
Mauricio Pochettino's squad aimed to bounce back from a heavy defeat in their previous Premier League match and faced a formidable Brighton side that had recently triumphed under the Argentine's managerial tenure.
The Blues quickly dispelled any concerns of a repeat performance, initiating a comfortable lead with a swift double. Enzo Fernández capitalized on Benoît Badiashile's effort from a corner, scoring his debut Premier League goal. Shortly after, Nicolas Jackson's header set up former Brighton loanee Levi Colwill for his first Chelsea goal.
As halftime approached, Chelsea seemed in control, but the dynamics of the game shifted dramatically. Facundo Buonanotte exploited casual defending to pull one back for Brighton, and Chelsea's captain, Conor Gallagher, received his marching orders after two rash challenges. Despite the setback, Fernández extended Chelsea's lead from the penalty spot after VAR intervention.
Brighton fought back with a goal from substitute João Pedro, but the Seagulls couldn't complete a full recovery, and Chelsea survived a late VAR scare. The win marked Chelsea's second Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge this season, boosting them into the top half of the league. Despite the defeat, Brighton sits three points ahead in eighth place, missing an opportunity to secure at least a point against the 10-man Chelsea squad.
Man Of The Match:
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was named player of the match after his impressive performance in the game against Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
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