Chelsea Overcome Brighton Test Despite James Red Card
Blues Maintain Momentum With Hard-Fought Victory
Chelsea secured a narrow 2-1 victory against a resilient Brighton Hove Albion on Sunday, maintaining their momentum in the Premier League title race.
Brighton Impress Despite Defeat
Brighton, flying high with ambitions of European qualification, gave Chelsea a stern test. They took the lead through Leandro Trossard on 25 minutes, threatening to upset the pre-match odds.
Chelsea Fight Back
Chelsea responded well to the setback, with Hakim Ziyech leveling the scores just 10 minutes later. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang then put the Blues ahead on 42 minutes, giving them a halftime advantage.
James Dismissal
The match took a dramatic turn in the second half when Reece James was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Marc Cucurella. Despite being down to 10 men, Chelsea held on for the win.
Brighton Pressure Late On
Brighton dominated possession in the closing stages and pushed for an equalizer. However, Chelsea's defense stood firm, preserving their slender lead and securing three vital points.
Blues Move Up Table
The victory lifted Chelsea to third in the Premier League standings, one point behind leaders Arsenal. Brighton remain eighth, still in contention for a European spot.
Chelsea's Unbeaten Run Continues
The result extended Chelsea's unbeaten run to eight matches across all competitions. They have won four of their last five Premier League games, showing impressive form under manager Graham Potter.
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