Last week's five-goal thriller against Fulham was apparently just the beginning, as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea are currently the most exciting team to watch in England.The clash at Craven Cottage produced five goals, while the one at Stamford Bridge between the Blues and Brighton brought as many as seven, most importantly ending with a 4-3 win for the home side.7 goals 🤯Xabi Alonso's first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge ends in a win. pic.twitter.com/7OkBQYXPZG— Premier League (@premierleague) August 30, 2026 After Alonso's men built a 3-0 lead by the 32nd minute, thanks to goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro, many thought the Seagulls would suffer the same fate Aston Villa did last week against them, when the Villans were demolished 4-0.However, Fabian Hurzeler's men refused to give up.No joy, just sorrow: Sad Tottenham lose againIn the 35th minute, they pulled one back through talented 20-year-old Ivorian Malick Yalcouye. When Joao Pedro scored an own goal – or, more precisely, saw the ball deflect off his leg and into the net following Pascal Gross' cross – panic began to grip the BluesNevertheless, Alonso's lads showed something they had rarely displayed before – mental strength. Instead of allowing the visitors to complete the comeback, they sealed the deal in the 74th minute thanks to Cole Palmer's long-range beauty.🤯 Brighton dominated possession with 71% in the first half and 78% in the second half, yet Chelsea tore them apart on the counter to hand them a brutal 4-3 defeat. pic.twitter.com/pbTeAHRWdc— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) August 30, 2026 Gross did score another goal for Brighton deep in added time, but it wasn't enough to spoil Chelsea's victory.For the first time since Thomas Tuchel's 2021 tenure, the Blues have started a Premier League season with two wins. It could be a sign of a fantastic campaign ahead. They just need to shore up their defence now and prepare for the derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium that awaits them in a week.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 2FridayCrystal Palace – Manchester City 1-4 (0-1)/Donnarumma 56 og – Haaland 17, 84, Cherki 54, 59/SaturdayLiverpool – Nottingham Forest 2-2 (0-1)/Isak 60, Munoz 82 – Ndoye 24, Gibbs-White 70 pen/Bournemouth – Everton 1-1 (1-0)/Scott 41 – Tarkowski 90+1/Coventry – Hull 0-1 (0-0)/Millar 82/Tottenham – Newcastle 0-2 (0-0)/Elanga 62, Wissa 72/SundayChelsea – Brighton 4-3 (3-1)/Lavia 4, Neto 14, Pedro 32, Palmer 74 – Yalcouye 35, Pedro 63 og, Gross 90+6/Leeds – Brentford 1-1 (0-1)/Calvert-Lewin 79 – Schade 41/Sunderland – Fulham 1-0 (0-0)/Isidor 75/18.30: (1.38) Manchester United (4.80) Ipswich (7.30)Monday22.00: (6.25) Aston Villa (4.00) Arsenal (1.55)***odds are subject to change***
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