A stunning goal from Kaoru Mitoma and a brace from Yankuba Minteh condemned Chelsea to a 3-0 defeat at Brighton, marking what Enzo Maresca described as his worst performance as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea’s struggles continued as they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brighton, with Kaoru Mitoma producing a moment of brilliance to set the tone for the Seagulls. The loss, which follows an FA Cup exit to the same opponents just days earlier, sees Chelsea teetering on the edge of dropping out of the top four. Despite dominating possession (69.5%) and completing 735 passes, Chelsea failed to register a single shot on target—a first in the league since 2021.
Brighton capitalised on Chelsea’s lack of cutting edge, with Mitoma’s sublime first-half goal highlighting the contrast in efficiency between the two sides. Minteh added two more as Chelsea’s defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed. Injuries continue to mount for Maresca, with Noni Madueke the latest casualty, further depleting Chelsea’s already struggling attack. Fan frustrations are growing, with chants calling for the return of "their Chelsea" replacing the early-season optimism that once surrounded Maresca’s reign.
Here are the highlights, if you can call them highlights ffs...
