Premier League
Brighton vs Chelsea Preview
- Date: Dec. 16, 2018
- Time: 8:30 a.m. (est)
- Network: NBCSN, NBC Sports Live
- Location: Falmer, East Sussex, England
- Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
- Seating Capacity: 30,750
Chelsea travels to East Sussex to take on Brighton and continue with their efforts to the top of the league. However, the Blues have lost two of their last three league games.
Meanwhile, Brighton has picked up 10 points in their last four league matches while playing at home.
Team News
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri rested several players during their midweek Europa League clash against Vidi. Alvaro Morata received a knock against the Hungarian side and remains a doubt for Sarri.
The Seagulls, however, will be without Shane Duffy due to a suspension. However, Glenn Murray looks ready to make a start for Chris Hughton’s side.
Predicted Lineups
Brighton: Ryan, Montoya, Dunk, Balogun, Bernardo, Jahanbakhsh, Stephens, Propper, Izquierdo, Bissouma, Murray
Chelsea: Kepa, Alonso, Luis, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Barkley, Jorginho, Kante, Pedro, Hazard, Giroud.
Prediction
If Chelsea wants to become a serious title contenders, they will need to defeat Brighton at Amex. Third place is within reach with a win and toppled by a lost by Tottenham.
However, Brighton has a hard task ahead of them after going 0-6 against Chelsea in their last six matches while losing by an aggregate score of 12-1.
Brighton 1 – 3 Chelsea
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