ShareChelsea welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to make it back-to-back Premier League victories.By Ross KilvingtonXabi Alonso eyeing third win in a weekAlonso began his Chelsea reign by leading the Blues to a 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday evening in the Premier League. He followed that up by securing progress into the third round of the EFL Cup thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Luton on Thursday.So far so good for the Spaniard at Stamford Bridge. There will be tougher ties to come, however, and Brighton represent a step up in class from Luton.While no European football is certainly a blessing in disguise for the former Real Madrid coach, the squad depth he has at his disposal will allow him to bring on quality players during games.Alonso made five changes to his squad for the cup clash against Luton, bringing summer signings, including ex-Brighton men Danny Welbeck and Valentín Barco, plus Pep Chavarria into the starting XI.With five goals in just two games, it is clear Alonso has gotten his players thriving in this style of play.The season is barely underway, but Chelsea could be a difficult team to beat this season.Brighton looking to continue strong start to the seasonLike Chelsea, Fabian Hürzeler has led his team to back-to-back victories to begin the 2026/27 campaign.The Seagulls delivered a serious statement of intent against Aston Villa last weekend. Not only did they secure three points, but Brighton netted four goals in a stunning first 45 minutes against a shellshocked Villa side.Against Tromsø in their Conference League second leg playoff tie, Hürzeler’s men once again scored four goals.A trip to Stamford Bridge will really test their resolve, but given how Brighton have begun the campaign, you wouldn’t bet against them on Sunday.Team newsCole Palmer could be a doubt after suffering a knock against Luton, but Alonso will give him time to recover.Wesley Fofana remains absent due to suspension, while Jordan Henderson will have to wait a while longer for his debut due to injury.Evan Ferguson remains unavailable for Brighton, while Yankuba Minteh is also absent. The winger has attracted attention from Liverpool this summer.PredictionThis match is arguably the standout tie of the second round of Premier League matches and if both teams perform how they have done across their opening two games, it could be a thriller.Remarkably, Brighton have won their previous four matches against Chelsea dating back to September 2024.Under Alonso, however, the Blues look more disciplined than they have in a while and this will make them difficult to break down.With that in mind, Hürzeler knows his team can cause plenty of problems in the final third and they have scored three times in each of their last three games against Chelsea.It is difficult to pick a winner from this tie so I will go for a high-scoring draw: Chelsea 2-2 Brighton.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.Chelsea welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to make it back-to-back Premier League victories.By Ross KilvingtonXabi Alonso eyeing third win in a weekAlonso began his Chelsea reign by leading the Blues to a 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday evening in the Premier League. He followed that up by securing progress into the third round of the EFL Cup thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Luton on Thursday.So far so good for the Spaniard at Stamford Bridge. There will be tougher ties to come, however, and Brighton represent a step up in class from Luton.While no European football is certainly a blessing in disguise for the former Real Madrid coach, the squad depth he has at his disposal will allow him to bring on quality players during games.Alonso made five changes to his squad for the cup clash against Luton, bringing summer signings, including ex-Brighton men Danny Welbeck and Valentín Barco, plus Pep Chavarria into the starting XI.With five goals in just two games, it is clear Alonso has gotten his players thriving in this style of play.The season is barely underway, but Chelsea could be a difficult team to beat this season.Brighton looking to continue strong start to the seasonLike Chelsea, Fabian Hürzeler has led his team to back-to-back victories to begin the 2026/27 campaign.The Seagulls delivered a serious statement of intent against Aston Villa last weekend. Not only did they secure three points, but Brighton netted four goals in a stunning first 45 minutes against a shellshocked Villa side.Against Tromsø in their Conference League second leg playoff tie, Hürzeler’s men once again scored four goals.A trip to Stamford Bridge will really test their resolve, but given how Brighton have begun the campaign, you wouldn’t bet against them on Sunday.Team newsCole Palmer could be a doubt after suffering a knock against Luton, but Alonso will give him time to recover.Wesley Fofana remains absent due to suspension, while Jordan Henderson will have to wait a while longer for his debut due to injury.Evan Ferguson remains unavailable for Brighton, while Yankuba Minteh is also absent. The winger has attracted attention from Liverpool this summer.PredictionThis match is arguably the standout tie of the second round of Premier League matches and if both teams perform how they have done across their opening two games, it could be a thriller.Remarkably, Brighton have won their previous four matches against Chelsea dating back to September 2024.Under Alonso, however, the Blues look more disciplined than they have in a while and this will make them difficult to break down.With that in mind, Hürzeler knows his team can cause plenty of problems in the final third and they have scored three times in each of their last three games against Chelsea.It is difficult to pick a winner from this tie so I will go for a high-scoring draw: Chelsea 2-2 Brighton.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.