DANNY WELBECK scored a 90th-minute equaliser to crush Chelsea’s Premier League title hopes as Brighton drew 1-1 with the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
Romelu Lukaku had opened the scoring earlier in the night but the Seagulls plucked away and managed to nab their deserved equaliser in stoppage time.
- RESULT: Chelsea 1-1 Brighton
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Kovacic, Jorginho, Pulisic, Mount, Lukaku, Hudson-Odoi
- Brighton XI: Sanchez, Lamptey, Cucurella, Bissouma, Maupay, Mac Allister, Lallana, Moder, March, Burn, Veltman
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Thomas Tuchel reacts
“Very frustrating, very disappointing because we gave everything and we had enough big chances to decide the match.”
“Everyone in the dressing room is completely exhausted, it’s the same subject every single matchday now.”
“We have a horrible decision from the referee, it was a clear penalty for 2-0 not even checked so everything was against us.”
“No need to look ahead to Liverpool, we can try to find the players who are ready to play.
“We have no more wing backs, we have everybody injured and players coming back from the covid situation and we’re playing playing playing and I will always protect my players.”
Graham Potter reacts
“I’m really proud, we were playing against a team that is full of quality.”
“We earned the point, I think the performance was really good.”
“It’s not easy to come here, they have invested heavily in a top class outfit and they are a different level to us.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of the boys.”
“If we’ve got everyone available then we’re a strong outfit.”
Danny Welbeck reacts
“lt was good to come away with a draw, if anything we felt a bit down after going a goal down.”
“We know the ability that we have in ourselves and we know that we could’ve done a bit more in that first half.”
“It was good to get back in and amongst the goals.”
Full time – Chelsea 1-1 Brighton
The result sees Chelsea move one point above Liverpool and into second.
Brighton move into 10th.
Full time – Chelsea 1-1 Brighton
A late goal from Danny Welbeck salvages a well-deserved point for Brighton who put in an excellent shift during the second half.
Thomas Tuchel will undoubtedly be disappointed with his team’s performance.
90+2 Chelsea 1-1 Brighton
The ball is crossed into Welbeck who heads it past Mendy and into the top corner.
A deserved goal for the Seagulls who have dominated the majority of the second half.
The Brighton fans are in full voice here at Stamford Bridge.
90+1 GOALLLLLL BRIGHTON EQUALISE!!!!!!!!
Danny Welbeck puts Brighton level with a superb header!
86. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Lukaku comes close once again as he approaches the six-yard box with the ball, but his strike is stopped by a brilliant block from Veltman.
The blues only have to hold on for a few more minutes.
Brighton make another substitution in an attempt to push forward even more as Alzate replaces Veltman.
81. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Bissouma and Mount are both booked for an altercation off of the ball.
Tensions are running high for both sides.
As things stand, Chelsea will overtake Liverpool in the league table and move into second.
80. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Brighton make another substitution.
Welbeck comes on to replace Mac Allister.
10 minutes to go and the Seagulls are still in this game.
73. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Brighton breathe a sigh of relief as Chelsea miss another chance to increase their lead.
The ball is sent to Rudiger who is left free in the box, he heads it across goal but Brighton eventually clear their lines.
This is shaping up to be a competitive end to a very even game.
66. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Both teams make a substitution.
Lamptey is replaced by Mwepu.
Kante comes on to replace Hudson-Odoi.
64. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Hudson-Odoi is booked for a challenge on Bissouma.
Chelsea look like they’re at panic stations now, Brighton are throwing everything at them.
56. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Chelsea miss a golden opportunity to double their lead as Hudson-Odoi runs through on goal with Mount by his side.
The duo are only up against a single Brighton defender but Hudson-Odoi’s poor pass fails to reach his teammate.
Brighton respond by counter attacking and Maupay’s effort is sent narrowly wide of the post.
53. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Brighton have completely dominated the second half so far.
A poor clearance from Alonso falls directly to Bissouma who has enough space to get the ball out of his feet before unleashing a superb strike from 30 yards out.
Mendy does extremely well to make the save.
59. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
There is a penalty appeal from Chelsea as Pulisic goes down in the box, but referee Mike Dean awards a corner instead.
Nothing comes of it and the ball is cleared by the Brighton defence.
47. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Brighton almost equalise in the opening stages of the second half.
Lallana sends the ball into Chelsea’s penalty area, Moder tries to flick it towards goal with the outside of his boot but his effort loops over Mendy and onto the roof of the net.
The Blues are starting to look tired.
Kick-off – Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
We’re back underway at Stamford Bridge.
Chalobah comes on to replace Christensen for the second half.
Half-time – Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
The two teams are fairly even in terms of the match statistics.
Brighton have held 55% possession to Chelsea’s 45%.
The Seagulls have had more shots in total (9) but the Blues have had more attempts on target (4).
Half-time – Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Chelsea deservedly lead at the break after a strong first-half performance which saw them dominate possession.
Brighton began to get into the game in the latter stages but have not been good enough to level the score.
45. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Four minutes will be added on following the injuries to James and Christensen.
Brighton are starting to push forward.
40. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Rudiger is booked after a risky challenge on Lamptey.
The Chelsea centre back jumps in with two feet off the ground but luckily doesn’t catch a lot of his opponent.
37. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Brighton are starting to challenge the Chelsea defence.
Bissouma drives forward before slipping in the penalty area, Lallana responds well and sends a rocket of a shot towards the top corner but Mendy does well to make the save.
29. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
Mount sends the ball into the box from a corner, it finds Lukaku who heads it underneath Sanchez and into the goal.
VAR checks it as contact is made with Maupay in the build-up but the goal stands.
GOALLLLLL CHELSEA!!!!
Lukaku puts the Blues ahead!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
