Minteh double helps Brighton to thumping win over Chelsea

Brighton secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea, further denting the Blues' top-four hopes.

Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring with a brilliant solo goal, followed by Yankuba Minteh’s close-range finish before halftime.

Minteh added his second after the break, exposing Chelsea’s defensive frailties. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea failed to register a shot on target.

Brighton displayed greater intensity and capitalized on Chelsea's mistakes, with Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter playing key roles.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca labeled the performance their "worst" since his arrival, as injuries and defensive issues continued to plague the team.

Brighton, now eighth, are four points behind fifth-placed Manchester City, while Chelsea risk falling further behind in the race for European spots.