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Chelsea Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Brighton in Premier League Clash
Chelsea endured a disappointing evening in the Premier League as they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. The loss marks a significant setback for the London club, which continues to struggle with inconsistency this season.
According to Reuters, Brighton dominated the match from the start, with Kaoru Mitoma opening the scoring in the first half. The home side continued to apply pressure, and Yankuba Minteh capitalized on Chelsea’s defensive frailties, adding two more goals to seal a convincing victory.
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Chelsea, under manager Enzo Maresca, failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, a rare and troubling statistic for the club. Maresca later described the performance as the worst since he took charge, citing injuries among key attacking players as a contributing factor (Reuters).
The Times reports that this defeat extends Chelsea’s poor run of form away from home, marking their fifth consecutive loss on the road. The result leaves them in a difficult position as they fight to stay in contention for a European qualification spot.
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Meanwhile, Brighton’s impressive performance pushes them up to eighth place in the league standings, boosting their hopes of securing European football next season. Their attacking display and solid defensive organization showcased the growing strength of Roberto De Zerbi’s team (The Times).
With the Premier League season entering a crucial stage, Chelsea will need to address their struggles quickly if they hope to turn their fortunes around. Brighton, on the other hand, will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a strong league finish.