{
  "id": 4466209,
  "title": "EPL: Darren Bent names best Chelsea player after 4-3 win over Brighton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/epl-darren-bent-names-best-chelsea-player-after-4-3-win-over-brighton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T16:48:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/30/epl-darren-bent-names-best-chelsea-player-after-4-3-win-over-brighton/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Tottenham Hotspur player Darren Bent praised Joao Pedro as the best player on the pitch during Chelsea's 4-3 victory over Brighton. The match saw Brighton score three goals in the opening 32 minutes, but Chelsea fought back to take the lead with an own goal from Pedro. Xabi Alonso's side regained their advantage through Cole Palmer, before a deflected shot from Pascal Gross in stoppage time secured a consolation goal for Brighton. The win kept Chelsea's perfect Premier League record alive, placing them third behind Hull City and Manchester City. Bent highlighted Pedro's 32nd-minute goal, calling it \"absolutely remarkable\" and praising the \"subtle touches\" and \"impressive finish\" that led to the goal.",
  "summary": "Former Tottenham Hotspur player Darren Bent has singled out Joao Pedro for praise following Chelsea’s 4-3 victory over Brighton. Bent said the Brazilian forward was the best player on the pitch “by a distance”. Chelsea appeared to be on course for a straightforward win after Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Pedro all found the net […] EPL: Darren Bent names best Chelsea player after 4-3 win over…",
  "key_points": [
    "Joao Pedro scored Chelsea's winning goal.",
    "Darren Bent called Joao Pedro's goal \"absolutely remarkable\".",
    "Chelsea maintained perfect Premier League record after win."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bellingham leads Madrid to another win, Chelsea scores 4 against Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/bellingham-leads-madrid-to-another-win-chelsea-scores-4-against",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:22:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Bellingham leads Madrid to another win, Chelsea scores 4 against Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/bellingham-leads-madrid-to-another-win-chelsea-scores-4-against-4472612",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}