(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Chelsea Thrashed by Brighton as Winless Run Deepens
Chelsea’s difficult run in the Premier League continued with a heavy 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, dealing a serious blow to their hopes of qualifying for European competition.
Goals from Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Jack Hinshelwood, and substitute Danny Welbeck secured an impressive win for Brighton, who moved up to sixth place in the table.
Chelsea’s Struggles Continue
Under head coach Liam Rosenior, Chelsea have now lost five consecutive league matches without scoring—a run not seen since 1912. The team struggled to create chances and failed to register a shot on target during the match.
Injuries to key attacking players, including Cole Palmer, Estêvão Willian, and João Pedro, have added to their difficulties in front of goal.
Chelsea remain seven points behind the top five, having played an extra match, making their path to European qualification increasingly challenging.
Brighton’s Strong Form
Brighton, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong run of form, collecting 19 points from their last eight matches. Their disciplined performance and clinical finishing highlighted the contrast between the two sides.
The result not only boosts Brighton’s European ambitions but also increases the pressure on Chelsea as the season approaches its final stages.
