Brighton eye boost against struggling Chelsea

Brighton’s strong run meets Chelsea’s slump, with both sides chasing crucial points in a tight race for European places.

Brighton welcome Chelsea to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night with the two sides heading in opposite directions.

The Seagulls are unbeaten in four matches and come off a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, leaving them ninth on 47 points and firmly in the race for Europe.

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Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive under pressure after a fourth straight defeat, losing 1-0 to Manchester United. They have now gone four matches without scoring, a run that has stalled their push up the table.

Brighton have also held the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last three, including a 3-1 result earlier this season.

Injuries could influence the contest, with Kaoru Mitoma a doubt for the hosts, while Chelsea are monitoring Enzo Fernandez.

With Brighton creating chances and Chelsea needing a response, this sets up a match with clear stakes for both sides.

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Dylan Johnson