6 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM BRIGHTON 1-2 CHELSEA

6 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM BRIGHTON 1-2 CHELSEA. Brighton 1-2 Chelsea see's Chelsea win a fourth consecutive Premier League game. Brighton 1-2 Chelsea highlights saw Chelsea goals scored by Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku. Brighton 1-2 Chelsea extended highlights saw Reece James sent off late in the game with Danny Welbeck scoring for Brighton to make it a nervy finish for Chelsea. Brighton 1-2 Chelsea and Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle see's a Europa league spot now firmly in Chelsea's hands! WHAT A WIN! Let me know the 6 things you learnt from Brighton 1-2 Chelsea in the comments below!

[@1Enzoman]

Reece nearly cost us this very important match. That wasn't a captain behavior.

[@_Seru_]

That's why Gallagher should be the captain next season. He's learned a lot and is showing some signs of leadership. Well, if clearlake don't force him out of the club this summer, that is...

[@bryanoruene3365]

I mean wtf was he thinking?

[@aaronshekhar443]

Shut up

[@thierryngoyi3188]

@@_Seru_agreed

[@hem.lock._]

He literally had no reason to, the challenge on him wasn't even bad

[@king_kuda]

We finally saw the Balloon 🎈💙

[@itsrhetorical]

I called it too😅

[@Nick-ht5yi]

When he does this at the bridge, hearts will melt

[@emmanuelumoren5230]

Cucurella is showing real potential finally. Trevor makes me happy. I don't want him sold 😢😢😢.

[@rikachu571]

He looks class. We need to realise that intangibles are important- he’s come through the academy and knows the club

[@makanrandom08]

And we almost loan him to Manchester United at the beginning of the season. Lucky we're not

[@splatmeme9732]

Trevor did almost mess up big time but Cucurella saved him

[@ifeanyiduruaku1244]

Sell Gallagher instead. I feel we don't need him but Trev should stay especially for that defense stability

[@bandai_2477]

⁠I’d even rather Chalobah as captain. Not over Gallagher, but maybe Reece. If you watch Chalobah, he’s always commanding his teammates where to go, pass, etc… he’s built the skills playing next to Silva. He has a mistake in him every now and then… though not since coming back… but if he does make a mistake, it’s an accidental, honest one. Reece isn’t prone to mistakes, his ability is amazing, but he makes intentional, reactionary actions… like that red card, that’s far from needed.

[@29_33]

I’m so glad, Caicedo’s new haircut doesn’t affect his performance like Jackson did. Lol

[@cornelioplaza-vp5qe]

Lol😂

[@rushantrai7239]

I was also genuinely worried about his new cut ahahah

[@sakariajohannes7]

Jackson really gets me angry watching him play

[@rushantrai7239]

@@sakariajohannes7 I thought he was terrible today 4/10

[@teenageapocalypseusa5368]

I always thought if keppa grew a beard his performances would improve

[@albatrosshd5477]

Can’t believe how excited I got just seeing a balloon. I felt like a 5 year old 😂🎈💙

[@martinsalbert2985]

Haha me too😂😂

[@user-ih5gi2br4g]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@user-ih5gi2br4g]

was waiting so long 😂😂😂😂

[@LukeniV]

Did you see that kid smile when he saw it? Beautiful 🎈

[@war_Edits_XD]

Ik 🤣

[@tapas0459]

I liked Nkunku. Every touch, power, direct football. Loved.

[@emmanuelumoren5230]

Nkunku is silky. His moves are so smooth.

[@Nick-ht5yi]

He was retaining the ball and beating players when he had no right to

[@minatodroger7890]

Immense I pray he stay injury free next season

[@matthewmcculloch9320]

Nkunku, Caicedo, Chalobah, Cucurella were all 9+/10

[@Uwuz863]

Palmer 10/10 as usual

[@syco_Rax]

We have almost a team of match winners.

[@deadlybluemanswrath6079]

Caisedo have been MONSTER for last games

[@partingalano]

Solid player, only 22 and we got him for more than 6 years, perfect!

[@HgHg-yp6ft]

The Gallagher effect mate, no Enzo to slow everything down and put everyone on edge. Both Moses and Cucu are fantastic since Connor joined Caicedo in the midfield, we are force to be reckoned with in this combo - 6 W , one draw, 20:5 GD.

[@Furykidxxx]

Co-incidentally, when Enzo isn't next to him

[@andressanchez175]

I wish Chelsea has better forwards that can take advantage from those passes that Caicedo does

[@Tillerafrikana]

Because he’s better playing alongside Gallagher than Enzo.

[@akachied4166]

Cucurella was a monster today. An assist & 3 vital tackles

[@themodernaiparent]

Chalobah, massive improvement, Massive, massive. Thiago Silva's influence

[@bandai_2477]

⁠I’d even rather Chalobah as captain. Not over Gallagher, but maybe Reece. If you watch Chalobah, he’s always commanding his teammates where to go, pass, etc… he’s built the skills playing next to Silva. He has a mistake in him every now and then… though not since coming back… but if he does make a mistake, it’s an accidental, honest one. Reece isn’t prone to mistakes, his ability is amazing, but he makes intentional, reactionary actions… like that red card, that’s far from needed.

[@lpabchels8098]

Good shout. He's come along way! I'd have definitely sold him 6months ago but he's starting to look real decent

[@themodernaiparent]

One thing I have to say, Chalobah has literally learnt from Thiago Silva, he's the guy whose game reading is superb..he isn't rush, knows how to position himself, and my goodness, his body posture. Right now, Chalobah is better than Van Djik defensively, convince me otherwise, just by looking at how Van Djik needs someone to cover for his ass so that he can make those tackles, and being rushed into his own goal, and looking at what Silva has taught Chalobah to, I rest my case, this is a big Thank you to Thiago Silva, at least he has left Chelsea with something 😢😢😢😢 Thank you Silva, someone has learnt from you finally.

[@Tony-iv4uz]

I love Chelsea but nah he ain’t van dijk pls Player has good month and now he’s better than van dijk

[@Lego-Lodge]

Top 4 next season I can smell it!!

[@ogpaw257]

Title challenger

[@marshmellofan1116]

@ogpaw257 Premier League winner

[@andressanchez175]

I think we need a couple of new players forward. Sometimes, Chelsea misses a lot of opportunities because those who are in front are too immature. We need real mature strikers or wings, but genuine ones with experience, not like Sterling; someone who can calm the team in front of the pitch.

[@farawaytundra008]

That would be great but Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United. That's alot of competition and realistically how many are Chelsea actually better than?

[@MudasirJibril-sf2yb]

💙💙💙💙💙🙏

[@webpatrol488]

Caicedo's improvement is clearly obvious though

[@LewisMonk-zf5fp]

Trev is are most underrated player, we need to keep hold of him

[@user-jg1mv9en6c]

Definitely

[@aimkambhu5844]

Red for James man almost ruin everything we been working hard for

[@melissawinterod8081]

Conor Gallagher IS our captain! Let's remember the penalty debacle and who took control, Conor! Love Reece, but he put us in a scary position for no reason!!

[@dandunstan3242]

Nkunku is a baller man, can’t wait to see him more next year

[@jsindawa]

Cucurella MOTM performance. Chelsea is now enjoying the best of Caicido and Cucurella 🎉🎉🎉

[@mistajay9017]

Var is not the problem. The people using the var are the problem

[@iamdxddyt]

They should get the officials that were working at the AFCON

[@ChelseaFCEditz]

Palmer and gusto🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dstar1166]

I didn't think the Gusto sub was needed especially at the time. And then Reece proved me right later on!

[@user-mr9mf7vi9q]

Gusto is that player we needed😢

[@Nick-ht5yi]

Chalobah has been INSTRUMENTAL to this fantastic run we’re having. I’ve become Poch in because I can genuinely see improvement from everyone-himself included.

[@jkvideos110]

Love Nkunku celebration.. >>>>

[@juiceivyy6107]

I hope Gusto is good because we are going to need him on our last match. Disappointing from Reece

[@footballfan5048]

Very disappointing from Reece. Didn't deserve to be captain with that behaviour that he did a couple of times before as well.

[@Retro60fps]

That might have been the worst officiating i have ever seen

[@mumbamwila6820]

Ikr🤦🏾‍♂️

[@rikachu571]

Agreed. That ref was totally out of his depth

[@barry4649]

Yeah, the early Brighton tackle that went out for a corner that he for some reason gave as a penalty and then after watching way too many times on the monitor he finally disallows it but doesn’t give a corner 🤦‍♂️

[@TimothyNyota]

Brighton should have gotten a red card for the challenge on Mikhi

[@barry4649]

@@TimothyNyota and the goalie tackling Jackson even though Jackson dived

[@trimishalalalala]

Reece thought "Na, this is too easy! Nerve-wracking ending it is." 😂

[@robcap1232]

Reece couldn't wait to go back on the bench 😅😂

[@colewilson98]

Chalobah was MOTM for me. Hard to imagine that his sale would lead to us signing a better CB…

[@bernaldinho8]

Reece’s was a red but so was Lamptey and the header from Jackson in my opinion should have counted.

[@footballfan5048]

If Jackson little push was a fell. So many goals these seasons should have been not given as well because there was a push in the back before them.

[@minibus1351]

Reece got 2 red cards this season playing a handful of matches... They should just make Gallagher our main skipper next season (if we keep him).

[@josesanches6125]

I 100% agree with you about Reece! He was doing a few silly things before he got injured. Look his class and I love him but cant have that behaviour from your captain! Also it needs to be said, Chalobah has been immense since he came back from injury and seems to get better game by game. We just cant sell him or Gallagher this summer. Even just as squad players. They give everything for the team!

[@yaredmussie4086]

Caceido with the blond fade is lit 😆

[@sugarysweetness9751]

Inverting Cucurella and moving Gallagher deeper has to be the best tactical changes poch has made all season

[@Jynz0]

It's a shame they were forced changes rather than a conscious change

[@soumitratarafder8641]

We won 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 That nervy ending, my heart was just pounding. That's Chelsea 💙 Best result, 4th win in a row 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arnoldtbhero9742]

VAR can't help the ref on that mudryk incident. It's such a shame

[@fadhilm.c.6420]

Exactly

[@KBA-KBA-KBA]

Mudryk has a starting speed of 100 km per hour. His head was placed on the humerus, like in American football. In boxing, when you get caught on the counter move, it’s a knockout. It's a shame for the Premier League that VAR can't be shown in close-up, only from a drone.

[@TheSW6Club]

Been waiting for that nkunku celebration 🔥🔥

[@Abeeforth]

Nkunku looked sharp. Hoping he stays fit.

[@Tengo25]

This was a special day 🤩🤩🤩 when we were 12th I had no hope for qualifying for Europe especially when we lost the cups… city will win fa cup and Chelsea go to Europe League !!! Not bad at all !!! Up the Chels 💙💙💙💙

[@justintauyakatunduhwe]

Christo Nkunku blue 🎈

[@PropaChels_CFC]

I love Reece to bits...but mate you're the captain now not just an academy graduate. Act like it. Second time this season that its happened.

[@cyclingman1493]

Needs to get that checked sharpish, done that at the start of the season, almost every game he’s played this season

[@nigelmorris2626]

Reece regardless of his footballing capability has a short fuse, he needs to be tolerant of challenges and YES he has lost us a game earlier this season!

[@bobmylie3]

Exactly what I was thinking. Love him but he’s done this times before

[@alanatrotman2750]

His sister too.

[@chugmargella3016]

If you just came back from months of injury and someone tackled you that way won’t you react!? Talking like he’s not a human being

[@ce7010]

Trev is so good right now man😢 he's learned from thiago so much

[@marktaylor7997]

Reece obviously been taking lessons from his sister 😅

[@gladdaychinonso7532]

Bloke you didn't say that aiit😂😂😂

[@dstar1166]

Exactly!

[@user-lz3rd6uf1q]

I think Conor should keep the Captain. That was so stupid from reece

[@gak1131]

Glory, glory man united!

[@marshy_khaled]

Not here bro

[@xandervigon6232]

Yes here they might of just got us in europe

[@mikeytompkins8114]

Glory glory 8th place 💀

[@gak1131]

@@mikeytompkins8114 because of them we are going to finish 6th

[@ogbkballa]

Wanted to watch a post match of a winning team for once?

[@andressanchez175]

I hate when the most experienced player, in this case of James behave like that, and the worst he came from the bench.

[@jackbull1727]

If Reece wants to be a captain moving forward he needs to sorts his discipline asap… did this against Newcastle earlier in the season too

[@nickhilkurian6499]

He shouldn't be club captain useless....

[@jfifield20]

The fact he has done it twice in the same season disqualifies him from being captain IMO. The captain has to be a good example to rest of team and especially when the team is so young.

[@joer.g8568]

@@jfifield20I’ve just emailed your comment to Potch. Hopefully Chelsea make you the next manager

[@footballfan5048]

​@@joer.g8568He has a point though. What Reece did really almost cost Chelsea the game and put all of his teammates under a lot of pressure. The furthest from a captain behaviour.

[@joer.g8568]

@@footballfan5048 Are we forgetting our greatest ever captain got sent off in a champions league Semi final against the best team in the world? James clearly did something stupid, but he’s still young and a mistake is a mistake. It’s if he doesn’t learn from it, that’s when it’ll become an issue

[@mastermix1059]

Its so obvious injury was our major problem. With much players around, it really shows Poch can utilize all the arsenals he has. Without enjury, every twick will work

[@lankz0079]

Don’t wana hear the word Arsenal round here, London is blue 🔵🔵🔵

[@Iamwhatyousayiam]

Init. Poor choice of word 😕​@@lankz0079

[@django4984]

Get that Arsenal word out of here

[@chelsea4life994]

I was actually suprised that Nkunku looked so strong when he was shielding the ball. Looking forward to see more of him.

[@LIAFL]

How is the lampty foul on mudryk not clear and obvious??? I could’ve seen it on 240p

[@kwakuadu-yeboah6326]

If Pochettino had stuck to the basics at the beginning of the season, implementing the same strategies as in pre-season, we would have been in contention for the titles. Instead, he made puzzling decisions like playing Chilwell on the left wing, Cowell at left back, and Disasi at right back. Simplifying things and avoiding overthinking would have served us better.

[@dstar1166]

He was only trying things out and see what works best. Plus injuries wasn't helping. And he's only human, he can make mistakes too.

[@jakeberry8882]

I think that chilly at left wing was mainly for out of possession press. That's why some of personnel looked weird because he was selecting players that new how to implement it. However now it's been drilled in to the attackers we don't have to worry so much.

[@kevingates8339]

Colwill and Disasi played fullback because we had no fit fullbacks at the time. Did you even pay attention or just mindless Poch hate?

[@kwakuadu-yeboah6326]

@@kevingates8339 we did chillwell was fit but still chose to play colwill left back

[@kevingates8339]

@@kwakuadu-yeboah6326 it could easy be argued Ben was not fully healthy at all this season so I’m not too sure about that. Just because you are in the squad doesn’t mean you are fit to start and play 90 minutes which Ben definitely has not been this year

[@entmeister-general415]

At least we know Reece James won’t be picking up another injury this season.

[@vendonbrissett5342]

Great result!! A player who cannot stay fit and discipline should not be captain!! 2 beautiful goals. Jackson goal should stand. amazing fast upload video George😃😃

[@TheKisekiNut]

Thank goodness VAR is up on the chopping block, hopefully the teams will do the right thing and abolish it. Almost cost us the game. Reece was correctly sent off, fair enough, but how Lamptey got away with his assault on Mudryk is another story.

[@_Seru_]

That's not a VAR problem, that's a problem with quality of refs. Technology like VAR can be good if there are competent people using it.

[@TheKisekiNut]

@@_Seru_ It's not just competency that the referee's lack, it's integrity as well. Some of the decisions have been outright abysmal for certain teams (Wolves), and very favourable for others. Just get rid of it, there will be issues with standard refereeing but the game was played for years with no VAR, and it was better off for it.

[@ScoopMeisterGeneral]

I disagree, actually. The technology isn't the problem, it's the refereeing. Getting rid of VAR while changing nothing else and keeping the same people in charge just puts us back to square one.

[@Dischingo]

@@ScoopMeisterGeneral VAR is a reactive way of looking at officiating the FA needs to be proactive and hold Refs to a higher standard.

[@cbainson]

Don't blame the VAR system but rather the the incompetent people overseeing it. I would suggest modification...for instance not more 60 seconds to review or the original decision stands.

[@JohnJonny-cb3il]

Gallagher for permanent captaincy!!

[@antoniotorino2742]

What a team can’t wait next season ✌️

[@johnchisanga8187]

Chalobah 💙💙🔥🔥he deserves to stay at Chelsea 💯

[@doveakinadewo3451]

George prediction for the lineup against Brighton was top notch, stainless. George.... ur a genius

[@aniketmazumdar4637]

VAR is good. Biased refs are the problem. Removing VAR would just allow the refs to screw us even more. The best thing to do is to make the communication during any VAR check public in real time. That will solve most of the problems and induce some accountability.

[@jacksonconstantine5740]

Every other league in the world manages just fine without it.

[@paythebills8852]

I can't believe that we're ranked in top 6 currently It was really tough to watch every matches this season. But we 're doing great can't wait for next match against Bournemouth! BLUES KEEP IT UP!!!🎉

[@OSKARI47]

I ain't benching Gusto for Reece James

[@thethc4818]

I wasn’t impressed with Caicedo. But boy am I glad he proved me wrong in the last dozen games or so. I finally get the hype. Man is an absolute beast!

[@damikilamare3033]

Supporting United today done ✅ Next supporting city on FA Cup final to be done 😁

[@CassimMazibane]

Then he's gonna say he's sorry and takes full responsibility for his actions..... nonsense, he nearly cost us this game....misses last game and first 3 of next season!

[@thomasantao2080]

Fantastic performance all-around from Chelsea. It’s so satisfying to see these players that were struggling earlier in this season. You’ve covered every player’s performance today. Except for Reese’s late heartache, Chelsea looked unbeatable. Special kudos to : Chalobah, Caicedo, Gallagher and much - improved Badiashile . Do well Chelsea vs Bournemouth. Don’t underestimate them. Let’s look positive towards playing in Europe next season. Cheers !!

[@nojo3552]

I think Var doesn't need to be scraped just massively improved

[@Zeddlegacy]

Cuccu was on weed today 😂😂👐🏻🔥🔥

[@Jwonderify]

We should thank Brighton' fan for that

[@kofianiakwah2404]

Ras did very well, I haven’t seen Rahim Sterling play like this for a long time

[@thomasmurray3920]

Listening to the beginning of the game on the Chelsea app in my car, it seemed like Cucurella was a step behind and having yo make iffy tackles in the first 15 minutes or so. Glad to see him settle down after that. My preseason prediction for Chelsea was 6th. I got a lot of ridicule during the season, but things are looking so much better now.

[@LittyJonez]

Reece shouldn’t be our captain that’s the second red he got immediately after coming back from injury….. Ghallager is a better Captain

[@martindinar6336]

Nkunku the touch the passes i jst hope he stays fit please medics keep Nkunku fit for God sake.Bhadiashile hw do u let a striker hit the ball infront of u Levi collwill nd Fofana shld be our centre back

[@livingleetyrese6146]

May the gods of football bless caicedo with a goal

[@yaredmussie4086]

Nkunku needs to start on sunday especially since Mudryk will be in concussion protocol....

[@Andretta65]

Cucurella was my man of the match. I never would have thought I’d ever say that, but he has become terrific‼️ Good 8n him for developing so well.

[@jeffboyd9974]

James almost cost us the game.. that was stupid for him to do but we won that's the good thing. and Manchester United gave us the real hope c'mon you Blues 💙

[@armandohernandez3791]

MAN THAT WAS FAST!

[@JoshLiners]

You’re fast gbfc, was just waiting on this

[@nathannicholas5392]

That was really quick Mate ❤

[@alvinang1789]

George is officially happy! ❤❤❤

[@adamstekkers]

WHAT A WIN GEORGE! Hope you’re well

[@chelsea.Ccp2021]

I've waited 2 years for that celebration 🎈🎈

[@thegamehelperz2746]

Reece james definitely isn't captain materials. This M F literally was about to give me a heart attack. Poch really growing more and more on me😍😍. This team can do something, now the most beautiful thing would be sheffield doing a number to Tottenham 😂😂 and us wining and going 5th, COYB💙💙💙💙

[@luigipellegrini9221]

Cucurella is the next Alonso

[@doveakinadewo3451]

As a Defensive midfielder.... I prefer caicedo to declan rice

[@josephadizua]

The VAR were biased....sends the ref to the screen when it please but when they have an inconclusive 5:29

[@johnsonjoseph4646]

Let's not be too quick to forget James' classy contribution for the few times He's features in the game... And how his contribution in just the last game helped seal our victory! Yea... That was silly of him but the guy loves the badge still, and let's not comment as though he's a jerk or something! The brother can have a silly temperament as he's human too buh come on " James is class*

[@user-mr9mf7vi9q]

Nkunku was really good yesterday

[@kieranfinch123]

Smashing game!!!!!

[@lmoralesd1397]

Caicedo + Gallagher in the middle ... that's what we need

[@dstar1166]

That seems to have given the team a platform to go on and express themselves.

[@navedkhalid92]

love to see you happy my g!

[@okobacollins1001]

This team would've easily gotten fourth if we didn't draw with Sheffield, Burnley, Aston Villa and Brentford. The future is bright indeed. Poch is the man!

[@ayodejiakinyemi]

Wow, that’s a lot of games 😂. I think the first 2 are the most valid

[@okobacollins1001]

@@ayodejiakinyemi We were robbed against Villa remember ? As for Brentford, we threw away a two goal lead with stupid errors

[@shivendra3019]

Gusto assisted Nkunku and played well but he does not even get in the Green Boxes. 😂😂

[@doctorbird41]

Why mention Jackson not squaring that ball and ignore that Palmer did the exact same thing. No mention that the goal came because Palmer drifted forward for no apparent reason. Is he somehow above criticism? Jackson goofed, and Palmer also goofed.

[@weekender45]

so good to see you smiling again George😃

[@michaelcox8820]

Nice to see us eeking out hard fought wins. Pochettino is making progress for sure. Man Utd are going backwards whilst we are developing into a competent side.

[@user-im4ht6ew4r]

George that was a fast upload😅.....reece james is disgraceful as a leader for that cheap challenge yohhh much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@BenLynch1]

It's so good to see you happy again

[@jonezy911L]

Yes the boxes are back!! Reece one of his occasional brain snaps so unnecessary but damn it felt like VAR was out for us tonight

[@galourvidz3607]

Nkunku is too smooth

[@kisimi_kamara]

James really needs a talking to. Poor leader. He doesnt understand the mission. Im so disappointed in him.

[@deancartwright6535]

James does this all the time. Seriously gotta sort his disciplinary issues out as hes almost or has cost us soo many times

[@yiannisz.musicproductions5522]

yes georgie, exactly what i needed after this game