Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Graham Potter suffered his first loss in charge of the Blues while Roberto De Zerbi picked up his first win in charge of the Seagulls
Graham Potter’s return to Brighton & Hove Albion turned into a nightmare when he suffered his first defeat since taking charge of Chelsea in a 4-1 loss in the Premier League on Saturday.
Potter left Brighton to succeed outgoing coach Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea last month, returning to the south coast to face his former employers for the first time complete with a nine-match unbeaten record in all competitions at his new club.
But the hosts made a blistering start at the Amex Stadium against Potter’s bewildered side, racing into the lead inside five minutes through a well-taken Leandro Trossard goal.
Breathless Brighton kept coming and soon had a quickfire second after Ruben Loftus-Cheek diverted a corner into his own net, with another own goal from Trevoh Chalobah making it three for Brighton three minutes before the interval.
Chelsea started well after the break and got back in it three minutes into the second half through Kai Havertz’s header, but the damage had already been done and Potter’s team could not rouse a comeback.
Pascal Gross’s last-gasp fourth goal capped a fine afternoon for Potter’s successor Roberto De Zerbi, with the first win of his reign moving Brighton up to seventh in the standings, while Chelsea stay fifth, eight points behind leaders Manchester City.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Caicedo is working hard for Brighton at both ends of the pitch. He has completed 90 per cent of his passes so far, made three key passes, been involved in the most duels (six), and gained possession back three times.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Havertz drops into the midfield to receive a pass from Gallagher and then turns to drive into the box. He is met by Caicedo when reaching the penalty area and loses the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Brighton are starting to press a lot higher now and causing problems for the Chelsea midfield when they go forward.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Chelsea are starting this half a lot better than they began the first and Brighton are trying to adjust to the pace the visitors are playing at.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
The referee warns Caicedo after he needlessly pushes Gallagher to the floor. The Chelsea midfielder is not happy.
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