Cole Palmer fires Chelsea ahead at Stamford Bridge

Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrated after finding the net during the English Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Malick Yalcouye of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrated after scoring during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026, keeping the Seagulls in contention.

Romeo Lavia of Chelsea celebrated his goal with teammates during the English Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on 30 August 2026.

Pedro Neto of Chelsea celebrated his goal with teammates during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Xabi Alonso, manager of Chelsea, was pictured reacting from the touchline during the English Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on 30 August 2026.

Cole Palmer of Chelsea was captured celebrating another goal during the Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Luka Vuskovic of Brighton & Hove Albion contested possession with Joao Pedro of Chelsea during the Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Cole Palmer of Chelsea was seen celebrating after scoring in the English Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Luka Vuskovic of Brighton & Hove Albion battled for the ball with Joao Pedro of Chelsea in a tightly contested moment during the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on 30 August 2026.

Diego Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion challenged Joao Pedro of Chelsea for possession during the English Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Chelsea, was visibly animated on the touchline as his side faced Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League at Stamford Bridge, London, on 30 August 2026.