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Jamie Carragher brands stunning Kaoru Mitoma first touch 'Messi-like' as fans go wild over winger's skill before scoring Brighton's opener against Chelsea

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma was placed in the same bracket as Lionel Messi and Dennis Bergkamp after producing an exquisite touch before firing in one of the great Premier League goals against Chelsea on Friday night.

The Japan forward scored Brighton's opener against Chelsea in the 26th minute with undoubtedly the best goal of his career as the Seagulls ran out 3-0 winners.

From a long goal kick upfield by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, Mitoma watched the ball all the way onto his foot before producing an deft touch to bring it instantly under control.