Classy Palmer settles Chelsea nerves, Sunderland also win
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What happened
Chelsea's winning start to life under Xabi Alonso continued with a pulsating 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It was another display of electrifying attacking football that should have had the game won inside half-an-hour, goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and João Pedro putting the home side into a three-goal lead.
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