Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with Xabi Alonso looking to keep the positives vibes flowing.
The attacking display was sumptuous against Fulham on Monday, as Chelsea won 3-2 and front three Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all scored. But at the other end Chelsea do look shaky.
Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton hammered Aston Villa 4-0 on the opening weekend and hammered Tromso by the same scoreline in their Conference League playoff second leg on Thursday to reach the group stage of that competition.
Here’s everything you need for Chelsea vs Brighton on Sunday.
How to watch Chelsea vs Brighton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday (August 30)
Venue: Stamford Bridge — West London
TV Channel: Peacock
Stream link: Watch live on Peacock
Chelsea team news
Robert Sanchez had a poor game in goal against Fulham and reports suggest Emiliano Martinez could end up at Chelsea. Palmer and Rogers were slick and sharp underneath Joao Pedro, while it remains to be seen if this could be Enzo Fernandez’s final game in a Chelsea shirt.
Brighton team news
The Seagulls demolished Villa thanks to high pressing and clinical finishing and Jack Hinshelwood scored twice and was at the heart of that. But he’s out injured for a few weeks. Rutter, Gomez and De Kuyper were relentless in attack too, and there’s a newfound freshness about this Brighton team this season.
Chelsea vs Brighton prediction
It seems like Chelsea will edge another thriller, as both teams love to press high and attack. Chelsea 3-2 Brighton.
