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
Brighton are being far more patient with their attacks now compared to earlier in the game as they look see the half through.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Brighton's man-to-man press is causing Chelsea a lot of problems when trying to create an attack as the hosts are not leaving a lot of space to play into.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Pulisic and Gallagher combine on the right side before the latter swings in a cross. Mount is the only target in the box but the ball floats over his head.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
POST! Trossard scoops the ball to March in the box before Caicedo takes over. He takes a touch to create space before shooting but hits the outside of the front post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Brighton are keeping the ball well in possession and frustrating the visitors a lot with their passing.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
With Havertz, Mount, and Pulisic all floating across the frontline, Chelsea are struggling to build attacks through the middle of the pitch without a constant attacking target in the central striker position.
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