Sat Feb 15 07:38:53 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Suffer Second Consecutive Defeat to Brighton
**Brighton, England –** Chelsea suffered a second straight defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion, losing 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. A devastating eleven-minute first-half spell proved decisive, leaving Chelsea with a frustrating night despite enjoying significant possession.
Brighton took the lead in the 27th minute with a stunning goal from Kaoru Mitoma, who controlled a long ball, cut inside, and curled a shot into the far corner. Just eleven minutes later, Yankuba Minteh capitalized on a loose ball in the box to double the Seagulls’ advantage. Minteh completed his brace in the 63rd minute, securing the victory for Brighton.
Chelsea, despite dominating possession and territory, struggled to create clear-cut chances, failing to register a single shot on target. Manager Enzo Maresca made four changes to the starting lineup, but the substitutions failed to spark the necessary attacking impetus. While Chelsea players created dangerous positions, Brighton’s defense remained resolute.
Manager Enzo Maresca commented (no direct quote provided in source text), highlighting the team’s struggles to convert possession into goals. He also noted the injury to Madueke, which forced an early substitution. Chelsea will look to rebound next weekend when they face Aston Villa away. The loss leaves Chelsea in fourth place, with their next match against Aston Villa at Villa Park next Saturday at 5:30 PM.
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