Chelsea lose 3‑0 to Brighton, drop to seventh
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- Chelsea fell 3‑0 to Brighton at the AMEX Stadium, extending their goalless streak to five league games—the first such run since 1912.
- Liam Rosenior called the performance “indefensible” and said the team lacked intensity, professionalism and determination.
- Brighton’s goals came from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck, propelling them to sixth place.
- Liverpool had already exited the Champions League on April 15 after a defeat to PSG, widening the gap for Chelsea’s own qualification hopes.
- Cole Palmer missed the match through injury, leaving Chelsea without their front‑line trio of Palmer, Estêvão and João Pedro.
Why it matters: Chelsea’s owners risk losing Champions League revenue as the club’s $1 billion‑plus wage bill now faces a likely shortfall, while Brighton gains a top‑six finish and European qualification hopes.
