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Important update on 1476AMChelsea suffer hammering at hands of Brighton
AAP • April 22nd, 2026 9:35 am
Brighton's hot streak has continued, keeping Chelsea scoreless for a fifth consecutive EPL game | Photo: AP
Chelsea fans have turned on manager Liam Rosenior as the club's slim hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another setback following a 3-0 thrashing away to fellow European hopefuls Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Seagulls piled pressure on Blues boss Rosenior by leapfrogging their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League table thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and substitute Danny Welbeck on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT).
Rosenior was the subject of X-rated chants from travelling supporters in the second half at the Amex Stadium before his side's alarming losing run – and goal drought – stretched to five top-flight games.
The Seagulls piled pressure on Blues boss Rosenior by leapfrogging their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League table thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and substitute Danny Welbeck on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT).
Rosenior was the subject of X-rated chants from travelling supporters in the second half at the Amex Stadium before his side's alarming losing run – and goal drought – stretched to five top-flight games.
According the league's official stats provider Opta, Chelsea's streak is their worst since 1912 — the same year the Titanic sank.
With attacking trio Cole Palmer, Estevao and Joao Pedro sidelined through injury, Chelsea failed to register an attempt on target during an insipid display and remain seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, having now played a game more.
The top five qualify for the Champions League, but with just four more rounds of the season to go, Chelsea, crowned Club World Cup champions less than a year ago, are on the verge of being cut adrift.
With attacking trio Cole Palmer, Estevao and Joao Pedro sidelined through injury, Chelsea failed to register an attempt on target during an insipid display and remain seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, having now played a game more.
The top five qualify for the Champions League, but with just four more rounds of the season to go, Chelsea, crowned Club World Cup champions less than a year ago, are on the verge of being cut adrift.
Danny Welbeck celebrates his 13th goal of the Premier League season and the third against Chelsea | Photo: AP
While they have an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday, Chelsea's campaign has unravelled in recent weeks, including elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.
In contrast, in-form Albion have taken 19 points from the last 24 available in their quest for continental qualification thanks to a statement victory.
Home fans gleefully rubbed salt into the wounds of the visitors by chanting in favour of Rosenior, who ended his playing days and began his coaching career with Brighton.
In contrast, in-form Albion have taken 19 points from the last 24 available in their quest for continental qualification thanks to a statement victory.
Home fans gleefully rubbed salt into the wounds of the visitors by chanting in favour of Rosenior, who ended his playing days and began his coaching career with Brighton.
