Chelsea will look to continue their perfect start to life under Xabi Alonso as they host Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon.
The Blues kickstarted their season with a 3-2 win over London rivals before easing past Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round in midweek.
But Alonso’s side face a much sterner test today up against Brighton, who thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 in a stellar performance on opening weekend.
Jack Hinshelwood scored a brace in that win but is expected to miss out for Brighton after picking up an injury in training.
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Chelsea, meanwhile, will hope to welcome Moises Caicedo back into the matchday squad after he missed the opening two matches with a minor injury.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
85 mins: Brighton still pushing, but a late comeback looks unlikely now. Osman twists and turns past Gusto but can’t keep his cross in from the left side.
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
81 mins: Changes for Brighton as we enter the final ten minutes as David and Costina come on for Koustoulas and Wieffer.
But there’s bad news for Caicedo, who also has to come off. The midfielder only came on 13 minutes ago but is now replaced by Barco.
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
79 mins: A lovely, chipped ball into the box from Brighton, but Kostoulas can’t quite reach it as it drifts out for a goal-kick.
GOAL! Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (Palmer, 74 mins)
And Chelsea restore a two-goal lead!
Joao Pedro lays it off to Palmer, who drives and drives before curling a superb left-footed effort into the bottom corner.
He’s not been at his best today, but that’s a huge goal to give his side some much -needed breathing space.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
74 mins: A change for Brighton as Yalcouye comes off for Osman.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
72 mins: Frantic non-stop action right now. Brighton are sloppy in possession again, but recover in time to block Rogers’ effort out for a corner.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
71 mins: Lacroix gets his head on the ball from Palmer’s cross, but it’s off target and out for a goal-kick.
Chavarria the latest getting prepared to come on for the home side, and the Spaniard will come on for Colwill. Hato moves into the back three.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
70 mins: Chelsea still with plenty of threat on the break and Dunk is shown a yellow card as he hauls down Joao Pedro as he looks to escape towards the penalty area.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
69 mins: James and Caicedo move straight into central midfield, with Gusto shifting out to right wing-back.
Regardless, it’s still all Brighton as Martinez gets down low to stop Boscgali’s well-struck effort.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
67 mins: Yalcouye twists and turns into the Chelsea area, but the ball just drifts out for a goal-kick.
Chelsea now turn to their bench as Neto, Fofana and Lavia make way for Acheampong, James and Caicedo.
Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
65 mins: And now Brighton are all over Chelsea as Alonso screams in frustration at his bench below me. The Blues preparing three subs to try and wrestle back some control here.
GOAL! Chelsea 3-2 Brighton (Joao Pedro own goal, 63 mins)
And Brighton have another back!
The visitors take the corner quickly, and Gross’ low cross is deflected past Martinez and into the net off the boot of Joao Pedro.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
63 mins: A great save from Martinez to deny Gomez, who has had a number of opportunities this game.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
59 mins: CHANCE! Chelsea again almost punish sloppy Brighton defending.
Neto races through on goal and has his effort initially saved, before fining Palmer who can’t quite divert the ball on target from close range.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
56 mins: Brighton give the ball away cheaply but Chelsea fail to make them pay as Palmer sees his effort blocked after a one-two with Rogers.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
55 mins: Fofana is shown a yellow for a late challenge on Boscagli.
Brighton now with a free-kick on the left side of the attacking third, and Gomez heads wide with a huge opportunity!
The Brighton winger really should have found the target with that.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
54 mins: Brighton are still posing a threat in this game, and Gomez has Martinez worried with an effort that is dragged just wide of the post.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
52 mins: Rogers finds space on the left side, but his cross flies straight into the hands of Verbruggen.
Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
49 mins: Chelsea burst from one end to another through Joao Pedro, who twists and turns but ultimately sees his effort blocked by the Brighton defence.
Alonso’s side look so threatening when they attack with pace.