Chelsea v Brighton LIVE: Team news from Premier League clash with Fernandez set to be left out of squad

After an encouraging start for Chelsea at near neighbours Fulham, Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first home Premier League game with Brighton the visitors to Stamford Bridge.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side were impressive victors against Aston Villa in their opener – can they trouble a team plenty are tipping for a title challenge?