Eden Hazard could spark Chelsea into action

1.30pm Sunday

Chelsea ended Manchester City's unbeaten start to the season last weekend but they look short enough for victory at Brighton, having lost their last two away games at Tottenham and Wolves.

The Seagulls' only home defeat this term was a 2-1 loss to Spurs, although the absence of suspended centre-back Shane Duffy is a big blow to their chances of an upset.

Chelsea's options up front are limited by an injury to Alvaro Morata so Eden Hazard could start in a central role once again. The brilliant Belgian has been short of goals recently but he could be too sharp for the home defence.

Recommendation
E Hazard first goalscorer
1pt 7-2 general

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Team news
Brighton
Shane Duffy is suspended but Glenn Murray and Alireza Jahanbakhsh are fit again. Jose Izquierdo (knee) is a doubt.

Chelsea
Mateo Kovacic is out and Alvaro Morata is unlikely to feature after suffering a knee injury in Thursday's Europa League draw at Mol Vidi.

Key stat
Brighton have scored in 13 of their last 14 home Premier League matches.

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