Less than a week after Brighton edged past Chelsea with a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup fourth round, the two teams are set to battle again at the Amex Stadium.
This quick turnaround ensures that familiarity will not be an issue, with both sides eager to impose themselves in what promises to be a compelling Premier League encounter. Brighton, having already improved upon their back-to-back losses against another top opponent earlier in the season, will be determined to replicate their recent cup triumph.
With three points at stake, Brighton approach this fixture looking to put an end to a frustrating home league run that has seen them go five matches without victory. Three of those contests finished level, while two ended in defeat, a streak that has stalled their progress. Fabian Hürzeler, eager for a response following the humbling 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, will demand a spirited display. Encouragingly, Brighton have not lost at home in the league to any team positioned in the top four at kick-off, winning twice and sharing points once this campaign.
Chelsea arrive on the south coast sitting fourth in the table, holding a slender two-point advantage over Manchester City. Yet, their struggles away from home are becoming a growing concern. They have not won on their travels in any competition since mid-December, enduring two stalemates and suffering three defeats. That slump comes at a critical juncture, with their remaining seven away league fixtures all against sides currently placed in the upper half of the standings.
A worrying trend has emerged for Chelsea since the festive period. After enjoying a 12-match unbeaten stretch across November and December, they have since managed just two wins in seven league outings. This dip in form threatens to derail their ambitions, yet their previous dominance in this fixture cannot be ignored. Prior to last weekend’s defeat, Chelsea had recorded four consecutive victories in this head-to-head battle, which should provide some confidence heading into the rematch.
A key figure in Brighton’s attacking play has been Georginio Rutter, who has made an immediate impact since arriving in the summer. His contributions extend to ten goal involvements across all competitions, with three of those coming against Chelsea. Last Saturday, he played a role in both Brighton goals, having also found the net in the reverse league encounter. He will be eager to leave his mark once again in front of the home support.
For Chelsea, Cole Palmer remains a talismanic presence in attack. He tormented Brighton earlier in the campaign, scoring all four goals in a commanding 4-2 victory. Further adding to his impressive record, Palmer also struck in this fixture last season. His ability to influence proceedings could be crucial as Chelsea seek to rediscover their rhythm away from home.
Despite Brighton’s positive home record against top-four sides, one glaring statistic stands out. They are the only Premier League team yet to score within the opening 20 minutes of a home league game this season. That slow-starting trend could offer Chelsea an opportunity to settle into the contest and dictate the tempo early on.
With both teams aiming for points that could shape their seasons, this clash carries significant weight. Brighton will hope to channel their cup success into league form, while Chelsea seek redemption and a return to winning ways on the road. A fascinating battle awaits under the Amex lights.
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