Brighton & Hove Albion Dominates Chelsea with a 3-0 Victory in Premier League Clash
Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a dominant performance against Chelsea, securing a 3-0 victory in their Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium on February 14, 2025. The win came just a week after Brighton knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup, further compounding the Blues’ struggles.
Brighton’s Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring with a moment of brilliance in the first half. He controlled a long ball from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with a sublime first touch, cut inside, and curled a shot into the far post. Mitoma’s goal set the tone for the match, earning praise from teammate Danny Welbeck, who described the strike as “impeccable.”
Chelsea, missing key strikers Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu due to injury, struggled to create meaningful chances. Their only notable opportunity came when captain Reece James headed the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a push on a Brighton defender. Brighton capitalized on Chelsea’s defensive lapses, with Yankuba Minteh scoring twice. His first goal came after Chelsea failed to clear the ball, and his second was a clinical finish after cutting inside former Brighton defender Marc Cucurella.
Brighton’s defense held firm, with Verbruggen securing a clean sheet and providing the assist for Mitoma’s opener. The result lifted Brighton to eighth in the Premier League with 37 points, while Chelsea remained fourth on 43 points, their title hopes fading after a lackluster performance.
Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca faces mounting challenges, with injuries and a thin squad hampering their form. The Blues must regroup quickly to maintain their position in the top four as the season progresses.
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