Chelsea beat Brighton to continue winning run and boost European hopes

Cole Palmer’s 22nd league goal of the season and a second half effort from Christopher Nkunku put Mauricio Pochettino’s side in control.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (centre) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Premier League: Brighton 1 Chelsea 2

CHELSEA’S hopes of ending a difficult season by securing a return to European football were strengthened by a fourth successive league win. They were forced to hold on during a nervous ending to the game though when Danny Welbeck brought Brighton back into the game in added time after Reece James’ late red card.