Tweets and Photos: Chelsea players react to beating Brighton

Big-spending Chelsea got their Premier League campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought 1-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium last night.

Jorginho opened the scoring with a penalty won by debutant Timo Werner.

Leandro Trossard equalised for the Seagulls in the 54th-minute, but Reece James reinstated the Blues’ lead with a 25-yard rocket just two minutes later.

Centre-back Kurt Zouma added the third goal.

Here’s what the Chelsea players had to say about the game when they posted on social media after the final whistle.

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Incredibly happy about our win and my Premier League debut! 💪🔵 @chelseafc

A post shared by Timo Werner (@timowerner) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:53pm PDT

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Kicking off 20/21 like that…🙌🏻⚽️🏃‍♂️🔥💙 First 3 points, well done lads! #premierleague #new season #chelsea #london #football

A post shared by Jorginho Frello (@jorginhofrello) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:07pm PDT

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First game of the season. First Premier League goal for Chelsea!!🚀🚀New season let’s get it💙🙏🏽

A post shared by Reece James (@rjames) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:15pm PDT

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That smile says it all 🤲🏿✊🏿 well done boys @chelseafc #lazoumance #mygoal 😊

A post shared by Kurt Zouma (@kurtzouma) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:18pm PDT

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Great way to start the season with 3 points! 💪🏼 Focus on the next game. @chelseafc

A post shared by Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta (@kepaarrizabalaga) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:52pm PDT

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Great start to the season. 🤪🙌🏻

A post shared by Ross Barkley (@rossbarkley) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:47pm PDT

Good start of the season lads! 💙💪🏻 #CFC https://t.co/HnVN8PRtYp

— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) September 14, 2020