Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Brighton and Chelsea at the Amex. Maurizio Sarri's side come into this game having lost their last two away league matches but will be buoyed by the emphatic 2-0 victory over Manchester City last time out. Brighton are in decent form, taking six points from their last possible nine and will be hoping to spring a surprise this afternoon. Team news to follow, kick-off is 1:30pm.
Premier League / Matchday 17
Amex Stadium / 16.12.2018
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Updated 16/12/2018 at 15:21 GMT
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That was Brighton's first shot on target, but they haven't played too badly since falling behind to Pedro's 17th-minute opener.
31'
SHOT! March pounces on Kovacic's loose pass in midfield and strikes one from 25 yards. It takes an awkward bounce but Kepa watches it the whole way and makes the save.
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GOAL UPDATE: Arsenal have levelled at Southampton, Mkhitaryan with the goal.
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Dunk was born in Brighton but was a child-hood Chelsea fan. Unforgivable.
25'
Hazard breaks into his stride, running at full pace at a retreating defence. He looks to burst into the penalty area until Dunk races back to make an important challenge from behind. Perfectly timed.
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THE ASSIST KING
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GOAL UPDATE: Southampton have taken the lead against Arsenal, Danny Ings making it 1-0. More good news for Chelsea.
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Brighton's immediate response is positive. They win a free-kick on the flank, which Knockaert delivers but Luiz makes a headed clearance.
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Brighton are usually quite well organised at the back but their defensive line was too deep on that occasion. What kind of response can they make?
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GOAL! Brighton 0-1 Chelsea
Pedro makes the breakthrough! After a prolonged spell of possession, Hazard takes matters into his own hands. A drop of the shoulder opens up space for a shot, but it's blocked. It comes back to him, however, and with a great display of vision he looks up to square it to the back post where Pedro is left with a simple tap-in.
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Alonso has scored twice in three career appearances against Brighton, and he nearly had another one there.
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CRUCIAL BLOCK! Willian plays a pass to Hazard who cleverly allows it to run to Alonso. He has a sight of goal from inside the box but Dunk races across to make a crucial intervention.
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BLOCK! Murray bends his run to latch onto Dunk's through ball. He holds play up, waiting for support and finds March. He goes for goal, but sees his effort blocked. Brighton are enjoying a decent spell now.
11'
Better from Brighton. They work the ball patiently up the field, spreading it wide to March. His cross is blocked by Azpilicueta.
9'
Brighton's free-kick is a waste. The hosts have struggled to keep possession in the early stages.
8'
Good work from Knockaert. He wriggles the ball off Kovacic and then draws the foul from Alonso. Brighton have a free-kick on the left flank.
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SAVE! Luiz catches the free-kick pretty well, the ball is moving all over the place and it takes an awkward bounce just in front of the Brighton goalkeeper but Ryan does well to hold it.
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Hazard is quick to turn away from Stephens and the Brighton defender fouls him. Chelsea have a free-kick from 30 yards out now.