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Brighton vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest score and updates from the Premier League

Follow all the action from the Amex Stadium

Liam Corless
Saturday 20 January 2018 08:38 EST
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Chelsea travel to Brighton looking for their first win of 2018 having drawn their last five games.

Their hosts have won just once since the turn of the year and will be desperate for a result today as they attempt to put distance between themselves and the bottom three.

The visitors are without forwards Alvaro Morata and Pedro through suspension, while Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas have been sidelined with hamstring injuries. Brighton will have to make do without Steve Sidwell who has fractured his ankle while recovering from back injury.


What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 12:30 on Saturday20 January at the Amex Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The game is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 11:30.

Odds:

Brighton to win: 11/2

Draw: 27/10

Chelsea to win: 4/6

Chelsea new boy Ross Barkley warms up 

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:20

The players are in the tunnel at the Amex and kick-off is just five minutes away!

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:25

The players are currently observing a minute's applause in memory of the late Cyrille Regis, who passed away last Sunday aged just 59.

May he rest in peace.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:31

1' - We are underway at the Amex Stadium!

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:32

GOAL! Brighton 0-1 Chelsea (Hazard)

3' - Victor Moses' driven low cross deflects into the path of Eden Hazard, who takes a touch before lashing the ball past Mat Ryan from 10 yards out.

What a start for the visitors!

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:35

5' - Pascal Gross attempts to equalise instantly for the hosts but his effort from distance flies well over Willy Caballero's crossbar.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:37

GOAL! Brighton 0-2 Chelsea (Willian)

6' - What. A. Goal.

A wonderful team move involving Willian, Eden Hazard and Michy Batshuayi ends with the Brazilian lashing a superb strike past Mat Ryan and into the corner of the goal.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:39

Eden Hazard rifles Chelsea into an early lead 

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:40

14' - Solly March connects well with a shot from 20 yards but his effort is straight at Willy Caballero, who makes an easy save.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:46

16' - Brighton have an early penalty claim as Ezequiel Schelotto goes down in the box under a challenge from Willy Caballero.

Jon Moss waves play on but the replays suggest he should have pointed to the spot. There was definite contact there.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:48

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