Thiago Silva Proves Age is Just a Number

Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva showed his class as the Blues secured a 3-2 victory over Brighton. The experienced defender's composure and leadership on the pitch made a strong case for him to be named Chelsea captain.

Conor Gallagher's Captaincy Disaster

Conor Gallagher, who was handed the captain's armband for the day, had a disappointing performance. The midfielder's reckless challenges and subsequent red card left Chelsea with 10 men for the second half.

Player Ratings

Here's how SunSport's Kieran Davies rated the Chelsea players:

Robert Sanchez - 6: The Chelsea goalkeeper had little to do but showed some moments of vulnerability with the ball at his feet.

Disasi - 6: Struggled to contain Brighton's attack down the left flank and seemed more comfortable going forward.

Thiago Silva - 8: The experienced defender proved his worth once again, bringing composure to the team. A standout performer.

Benoit Badiashile - 6: Looked lost at times when Brighton attacked and struggled to track back. Relied on Thiago Silva for support.

Levi Colwill - 7: Started off shaky but grew into the game. Scored a crucial goal to give Chelsea a two-goal lead.

Moises Caicedo - 6: Despite Gallagher's red card, Caicedo continued to make reckless challenges. Lucky to escape a second yellow card.

Enzo Fernandez - 7: Scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea and added a second from the penalty spot. However, needs to have a bigger impact on the game.

Conor Gallagher - 4: The captain for the day let his team down with his reckless tackles and second yellow card.

Raheem Sterling - 7: Constantly threatened Brighton's defense and created several opportunities for Chelsea. Played a key role in winning the decisive penalty.

Mykhailo Mudryk - 6: Won the controversial penalty for Chelsea but was largely anonymous throughout the game.

Nicolas Jackson - 6: Made some promising runs but failed to show he can be a prolific goalscorer for Chelsea.

Subs:

Cole Palmer - 6: Had a limited impact on the game and was more involved in defensive duties than attacking.