Updated On: 17 May, 2024 05:02 PM IST | Brighton and Hove (UK) | ANI
Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 88th minute, Chelsea managed to hold onto their lead after Danny Welbeck found the back of the net in injury time

Chelsea`s English midfielder #20 Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England. Pic/AFP
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer expressed his delight after the club further strengthened their position for a possible spot in the Europan football following their 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
Palmer featured on the scoresheet as he broke the stalemate in the 34th minute of the game following Marc Cucurella`s cross. Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to replace Mykhailo Mudryk and doubled Chelsea`s lead with a clinical finish.