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Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDespite conceding three goals, it was a fantastic debut for Emi Martinez in a Chelsea shirt as the Blues defeated Brighton at Stamford Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n After the Blues flew into a three-goal lead in the first half, they found themselves under pressure and holding on with the score at 3-2.<\/p>\n This was where Martinez<\/a> stepped up with a number of crucial saves, keeping out the Seagulls before Cole Palmer<\/a> scored what proved to be the decisive winning goal.<\/p>\n The Argentine made four saves in total, including a stunning one at his near post to deny Diego Gomez a goal which would have made the scoreline 3-3.<\/p>\n Martinez recorded one high claim from a corner which instantly drew a round of applause from the Stamford Bridge<\/a> faithful as they realised they were in safe hands again.<\/p>\n Passing had been a key area where Robert Sanchez\u2019s<\/a> game had been let down. Frequently, he would play his side into trouble with his suspect passing out from the back.<\/p>\n There were no such issues with Martinez, who elected to go long and look for the likes of Joao Pedro<\/a> and Pedro Neto to get Chelsea up the pitch.<\/p>\n He completed 14 long passes in the game, even nearly picking up an assist when he sent the Brazil international clean through on goal in the second half.<\/p>\n He created two chances during the match, and his ability to find teammates from range looks as if it will be a weapon that will frequently be on show at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n In total, Martinez recovered possession 13 times for the Blues, and he frequently gestured for support from a fanbase who were extremely nervy at times.<\/p>\n Pedro described Martinez as a \u2018special goalkeeper\u2019 after the game, and he picked up a 9\/10 in our player ratings<\/a> from the game.<\/p>\n It looks as if he will solve the crisis the Blues have had between the sticks for a number of years now.<\/p>\nPlenty of candidates, but who was your Man of the Match against Brighton?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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