Joao Pedro a central figure - player ratings for Chelsea v Brighton
Here's how the players rated as Chelsea and Brighton met in the Premier League on Sunday.
The match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge resulted in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Chelsea. Cole Palmer scored the decisive goal, putting Chelsea 4-3 up against Brighton. Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro contributed to Chelsea's 3-0 lead before Brighton equalized through Malick Yalcouye and Joao Pedro's own goal. Pascal Gross scored a 96th-minute consolation goal for Brighton.
BBC Sport provided player ratings for the match. Emiliano Martinez, Chelsea's goalkeeper, was tested throughout the game, claiming two early crosses and making saves from Malick Yalcouye and Charalampos Kostoulas. Wesley Fofana and Maxence Lacroix were rated 7 and 6, respectively, for their performances. Pedro Neto, who scored Chelsea's second goal, was rated 7. Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia both received 6s, and Joao Pedro earned an 8 for his clever flick, excellent touches, and scoring the third goal for Chelsea.
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