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Brighton Puts Pressure on Chelsea's Liam Rosenior
21 Apr
Summary
- Brighton seeks to increase pressure on under-fire Chelsea boss.
- Chelsea aims to secure European places after recent defeats.
- Brighton has secured 16 points from their last 21 available.
Brighton is looking to capitalize on their current strong performance against Chelsea, potentially increasing the pressure on manager Liam Rosenior. The Seagulls have secured an impressive 16 points from their last 21 league fixtures, with their only loss in that sequence being against league leaders Arsenal.
Chelsea, conversely, is under significant pressure following a critical 1-0 home defeat to rivals Manchester United. This loss jeopardizes their position within the European qualification places, especially after enduring a run of four successive matches without scoring.
The match is scheduled for April 21, 2026, with a kick-off time of 3:00 PM EST and 8:00 PM GMT. Brighton's manager, Fabian Hürzeler, boasts an undefeated record in nine Premier League matches against English managers.
Regarding team news, Brighton's Diego Gómez and Kaoru Mitoma are being assessed after limping off in their recent match. Chelsea's Enzo Fernández is expected to be fit despite cramp, but Estêvão faces a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. Reece James, Levi Colwill, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens are unavailable for Chelsea.
