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Chelsea beat Brighton in 7-goal thriller to extend Alonso’s perfect start

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On Sunday at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton, extending manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start to his reign. The match featured a high-scoring seven-goal display driven by Chelsea's front three.

Key contributors to the win included Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, who were both on the scoresheet again following a previous 3-2 win against Fulham, alongside Morgan Rogers, who provided an assist. Romeo Lavia also celebrated a goal with teammates during the encounter, while Brighton posed a significant late scare before Chelsea ultimately survived the challenge.

The result builds early momentum for Alonso's side as they navigate the Premier League season, maintaining their winning streak under the new manager's leadership.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Free Malaysia Today (MY) Emphasizes the entertainment value of a seven-goal thriller and Alonso's milestone.
Vanguard (NG) Focuses on Chelsea surviving a late Brighton scare to secure the win.
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