Palmer is on the scoresheet again as Chelsea beat Brighton to increase hope of European qualification

Cole Palmer helped steer Chelsea a step closer to European qualification by claiming his 22nd Premier League goal of the season in a pulsating 2-1 win at Brighton.

The in-form England forward, who was targeted by the Seagulls before joining the Blues from Manchester City last summer, headed home a delightful 34th-minute opener at the Amex Stadium.

Substitute Christopher Nkunku secured the West London club’s fourth consecutive league victory to dent Brighton’s bid for a top-half finish.