Joao Pedro's late winner gives Xabi Alonso's Chelsea a 4-3 win over Brighton

Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on 30 August 2026, Joao Pedro scoring the winner in a seven-goal Premier League contest. Manager Xabi Alonso, formerly of Liverpool and Real Madrid, praised the forward's "desire" after a match in which Brighton repeatedly equalised before the late decider settled it.