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Premier League: Chelsea vs Brighton
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-03 22:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/LEE
SMITH
Chelsea’s squad is valued at a staggering 1 billion euros, second
only to Manchester City and Arsenal. However, the team’s performance has been
disappointing. In the recent challenging fixtures, Chelsea first defeated
Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 away, and then drew 4-4 with Manchester City at home,
seemingly finding their form. However, the powerful opponent Newcastle United
brought Chelsea back to reality with a resounding 4-1 victory. Nevertheless, it
is undeniable that Chelsea has shown significant improvement in recent matches
compared to the start of the season. Sterling, as Chelsea’s attacking force,
has already scored 5 goals in the Premier League this season, making him a
shining star in Chelsea’s frontline.
In the midweek Europa League group stage match, Brighton secured a
narrow 1-0 away victory over AEK Athens, securing their third consecutive win
in the group stage. Brighton has already secured a top-two finish in the group,
guaranteeing their qualification for the next round. Brighton can be considered
the biggest surprise in the Premier League in recent seasons. The Seagulls have
consistently finished in the top ten of the league and even qualified for
European competition last season, setting a record. However, this season, with multiple
competitions to contend with, Brighton’s league performance has been
inconsistent. In the last seven league matches, Brighton has only managed 1
win, 4 draws, and 2 losses, clearly affected by their European campaign.
Although Chelsea’s overall performance has not met external
expectations, it is evident that they have improved. Especially when facing the
traditional Big Six teams, Chelsea has shown their strength. They drew with
Arsenal and Manchester City at home and won convincingly against Tottenham
Hotspur away, showcasing the Blues’ formidable abilities. Additionally,
Brighton’s fixture congestion with two matches in a week puts them at a
disadvantage in terms of fitness compared to Chelsea, who can focus solely on
the league. Therefore, with the advantage of playing at home, it would be
reasonable to expect Chelsea to secure all three points in this match.
Chelsea‘s Last 5 Games: LDWWL
23-11-25 Newcastle United 4-1 Chelsea
23-11-13 Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
23-11-07 Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea
23-11-02 Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
23-10-28 Chelsea 0-2 Brentford
Brighton’s Last 5 Games: WWDWD
23-12-01 AEK Athens 0-1 Brighton
23-11-25 Nottingham Forest 2-3 Brighton
23-11-12 Brighton 1-1 Sheffield United
23-11-10 Ajax 0-2 Brighton
23-11-04 Everton 1-1 Brighton
Head To Head
Record:
23-09-28 Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
23-07-23 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
23-04-15 Chelsea 1-2 Brighton
22-10-29 Brighton 4-1 Chelsea
22-01-19 Brighton 1-1 Chelsea
Prediction: Chelsea to win