Brighton delivered another blow to Chelsea, following up their FA Cup win with a convincing 3-0 triumph in the Premier League on Friday.
Minteh Leads the Charge
Young winger Yankuba Minteh was the star of the night, scoring twice to help Brighton get back to winning ways in the league. He had only netted three Premier League goals before this match but stepped up when it mattered most.
The first goal of the game came in the 27th minute when Kaoru Mitoma showed incredible skill to control a long ball from Bart Verbruggen before calmly finishing past Filip Jorgensen.
Chelsea thought they had equalized just eight minutes later through Enzo Fernandez, but his header was ruled out due to a foul on Joel Veltman.
Before halftime, Brighton doubled their lead. Danny Welbeck set up Minteh, who slotted the ball home from close range. The 19-year-old winger then sealed the win just after the hour mark, squeezing his second goal past Jorgensen at the near post.
Match Stats
| Stat | Brighton | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.42 | 0.54 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 0 |
| Big Chances | 5 | 4 |
| Big Chances Missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes (% Completion) | 251 (77%) | 664 (90%) |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
Brighton’s Big Win
Brighton weren’t satisfied with just three goals and nearly added a fourth. Mitoma saw his shot saved, and Veltman’s effort was tipped onto the post by Jorgensen.
This win pushed Brighton into eighth place, while Chelsea stayed in the top four – at least for now. Depending on Saturday’s results, they could slip further down the table.
Key Stats & Takeaways
- Brighton’s Home Joy: This was Brighton’s first home league win in six games (D3 L2).
- Historic Double: They beat Chelsea twice in one week for the first time as a top-flight club.
- Minteh’s Breakthrough: The youngster now has four goal contributions in his last four league games (3 goals, 1 assist).
- Chelsea’s Away Woes: They are now winless in five straight away league games (D2 L3).
After a humiliating 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Brighton bounced back in style. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s struggles continue, with just nine points from their last nine league games after a strong start to the season.
What’s next? Brighton will look to build on this win, while Chelsea must find a way to bounce back before they slip further down the table.
