Overview

• Kaoru Mitoma's extraordinary first-touch goal set the tone for Brighton's dominant performance over Chelsea, marking his second decisive contribution against them in a week.
• Yankuba Minteh scored twice, capitalizing on Chelsea's defensive errors to ensure Brighton's first home league win in six matches.
• Chelsea's attacking struggles were evident, with no shots on target and key forward Nicolas Jackson sidelined for six weeks due to injury.
• Brighton's win lifted them to eighth in the Premier League, closing the gap to European qualification spots, while Chelsea risk falling out of the top four after a fifth consecutive away defeat.
• Manager Enzo Maresca faces mounting pressure as Chelsea's form continues to decline, with tactical adjustments like using Cole Palmer as a false nine failing to yield results.