Chelsea edge Brighton 4-3 in Alonso's Stamford Bridge bow

A banner in the Shed End declared 'Alonso Is A Blue' before a dramatic five-goal thriller.

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What happened. Chelsea maintained their perfect start under Xabi Alonso with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

• Supporters displayed a banner reading 'Not Too Xabi: Alonso Is A Blue'.
• Alonso's side have won all their opening league games this season.
• The win came amid a £100m transfer hint, per Football.London.

Chelsea fans appear united behind Alonso, a rare show of support in the BlueCo era.

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