Cole Palmer rescues Chelsea as 'JP Morgan' front three wins 4-3 thriller over Brighton

Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on 30 August 2026 after surrendering a 3-0 lead. Cole Palmer's late strike — the front three's nickname comes from João Pedro, Palmer and Morgan Rogers — settled it. Xabi Alonso's side have now conceded seven in three league matches under him, with debutant goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez denied a clean sheet.