Brighton came from behind to earn a well-deserved draw at the Amex Stadium, further reducing Chelsea’s already slim chances of winning the Premier League this season.
Thomas Tuchel’s side got off to a shaky start and lacked dominance throughout, with Hakim Ziyech scoring against the run of play with a well-struck low drive from outside the box.
In the second half, Adam Webster found all the space he needed to head in from a corner and give the home side a point to reward an energetic and determined performance.
But the Blues couldn’t capitalize on the momentum, never looking confident, and despite their best efforts, they couldn’t reclaim the lead and claim the crucial victory.
The difference between the Blues and Manchester City, who are in first place, is 12 points, with Thomas Tuchel’s side having played one game more – a seemingly insurmountable chasm, while Brighton are unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions, and Graham Potter’s side continues to improve in confidence and class.
They appeared significantly more likely to win the game in the closing 30 minutes after their equalizer, but instead had to settle for a point, leaving them on 29, three points short of a European qualification spot.
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