11 points from the UEFA Conference League, 12 points from relegation zone. Chelsea is ‘comfortably’ sitting at the 11th place after another defeat with their third coach in one season. Whatever new owner Todd Boehly tried, it didn’t word. And the Frank Lampard experiment is one of those failed things. The former Chelsea manager was appointed as interim coach two weeks ago, only to oversee three defeats: Wolves (1-0), Real Madrid (2-0) and Brighton today (2-1). The result indicates that it was a tight match, but that’s far from the truth. With almost 60% of possession and 10 shots on target, the Seagulls were on top for most of the match and continue with their great form under coach Roberto De Zerbi, while Chelsea are also in the rhythm, but the wrong one, as the Blues now managed a total of six consecutive games without a win in all competition.12 – Brighton attempted 12 shots in the first half at Stamford Bridge; the joint-most that Chelsea have faced in the first half of a Premier League home game on record (since 2003-04). Peppered. pic.twitter.com/3FhQG1uK1g— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 15, 2023 Lampard ‘shook’ the squad for this match, mainly looking at the return leg with Real Madrid, which will be played on Tuesday, so Thiago Silva and Ngolo Kante were spared, along with four other players, as six players in total were changed from the Madrid game. The guests had the first chance of the match and Ferguson hit the woodwork after only nine minutes. But, the Blues took the lead by a lucky chance, as Gallagher’s 14th minute strike made a huge deflection off Dunk and went straight into the net. The guests continued with its domination and this time Mitoma missed one, before Kepa made a great save in the 34th minute after Ferguson’s header. Brighton’s forward soon came out due to injury, but his replacement was on spot as soon as he came in. An equalizer was scored by former Gunners striker Danny Welbeck in the 42nd minute after a nice assist from Gross. Ziyech, Reece James, Felix and Kovačić were introduced during the second half, but nothing worked for Lampard and his men. In fact, Brighton was awarded for it’s good play and plenty of chances, as the 19-years old Enciso scored a beautiful match winner in the 69th minute. Before that, the Seagulls missed a few good opportunities, as Kepa saved Enciso’s shot the 59th minute, and Welbeck missed a chance for a brace. With this win, their first ever over Chelsea in London, the Seagulls, along with Aston Villa, who defeated Newcastle 3-0, have an outside chance to fight for the fourth spot, especially since Tottenham lost at home to Bournemouth 3-2. PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 31SaturdayAston Villa – Newcastle United 3-0 (1-0)/Ramsey 11, Watkins 64, 83/Southampton – Crystal Palace 0-2Chelsea – Brighton 1-2Everton – Fulham 1-3Tottenham – Bournemouth 2-3Wolverhampton – Brentford 2-019.30: (1.20) Man.City (9.00) Leicester (15.0)Sunday16.00: (6.25) West Ham (4.10) Arsenal (1.63)18.30: (4.90) Nott.Forest (3.60) Man.Utd. (1.79)Monday21:00: (4.70) Leeds (3.75) Liverpool (1.79)***odds are subject to change
