2017/18
Matchweek 20
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WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

Second-half headers from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso helped Chelsea to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

A minute after the break, Cesar Azpilicueta crossed for Morata – the sixth time the pair have combined for a goal – to nod Chelsea into the lead.

Chelsea doubled their advantage on the hour, this time through Alonso, who glanced in Cesc Fabregas's corner.

The Seagulls had stifled Chelsea's threat in the first half, with the best chance falling to Victor Moses, whose effort was saved.

Victory keeps Chelsea third on 42 points, a point behind Manchester United. Brighton are 12th on 21 points.

See: Chelsea report | Brighton report

Next fixtures

Chelsea: 30 Dec v Stoke (H)
Brighton: 30 Dec v Newcastle (A)

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Match officials

Referee: Mike Dean

Assistants: Ian Hussin, Daniel Cook

Fourth Official: Lee Probert

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      Season So Far

      Chelsea
       
      Brighton

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Chelsea
         
        Brighton

        Head-to-Head

        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        9
        Home
        5
        Away
        4
        Brighton
        Total Wins
        2
        Home
        1
        Away
        1

        Played

        15

        Draws 4

        Recent Meetings