Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge in a match packed with action and goals. Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro initially gave the Blues a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Brighton fought back fiercely as Malick Yalcouye scored and Joao Pedro inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to narrow the deficit. However, Cole Palmer restored a two-goal cushion for Chelsea with a well-taken effort in the 75th minute.
Pascal Gross scored a consolation header in the 96th minute following a long throw-in, but it was too late for a complete comeback. Substitutes like Reece James and Josh Acheampong also contributed to steadying the hosts in the closing stages.
Joao Pedro emerged as a central figure throughout the match, scoring at both ends of the pitch and showcasing key moments of brilliance for the home side.
