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Chelsea vs Brighton: Line-Ups Confirmed for Clash at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea and Brighton both opened with wins, and Brighton have won their last three Premier League games against the Blues, scoring three goals each time.
- Chelsea hosts Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday for their second-round Premier League match, with both sides seeking to extend strong opening-season form.
- Brighton arrives in London with momentum after winning their last three Premier League encounters against the Blues and securing a commanding 4-0 victory over Aston Villa in their season opener.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso handed goalkeeper Emi Martinez his debut after the summer signing was registered by Friday's deadline, displacing Robert Sanchez as first choice. Wesley Fofana also returns after serving suspension.
- Defensive stability remains a concern for the hosts; the Blues have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 Premier League games, matching their longest such run since August 1991.
- Tactically, Brighton will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation anchored by Pascal Gross and Malick Yalcouye, while today's result will determine whether Chelsea can finally end their recent losing streak against the visiting Seagulls.
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The 2nd round of the tournament will be held on August 30 in London.
Chelsea vs Brighton Lineups CONFIRMED: Emiliano Martinez Makes Instant Debut After Aston Villa Exit, Cole Palmer Leads Blues Attack
Chelsea vs Brighton lineups are confirmed, with Emiliano Martinez making his immediate debut after completing his move from Aston Villa. Cole Palmer also starts for Xabi Alonso’s side, leading the Blues’ attack alongside Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers. Here is Chelsea’s starting XI for the Premier League 2026-27 clash. The post Chelsea vs Brighton Lineups CONFIRMED: Emiliano Martinez Makes Instant Debut After Aston Villa Exit, Cole Palmer Leads Bl…
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