Brighton left Chelsea shocked as they fought their way to a 4-1 win to spoil Graham Potter’s return at Falmer Stadium on Saturday.
FULL-TIME Brighton 4-1 Chelsea
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Forward Leandro Trossard put his side ahead in the fifth minute of the match with excellent footwork in front of the net to beat Kepa, before own goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah made it 3-0 to the hosts.
Chelsea looked a different side in the second half, with forward Kai Havertz heading home Conor Gallagher’s cross to bring one back in the 48th minute, but Brighton’s defense and a solid performance from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez kept them at bay before Pascal Groß made it 4-1 in added time.
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The win marks the first time Brighton have beaten Chelsea in league football, leaving questions for Chelsea manager Potter who was making his return 52 days after leaving the club.
Goalscorer Trossard said he was pleased with his side’s victory, snapping Chelsea’s nine game unbeaten run under Potter.
“I’m really pleased. We knew it wouldn’t be as easy in the first half as they would try to come and score a goal. I thought we did really well then finished it off at the end,” Trossard said.
“I think the team has had a good start to the season. We played really well but needed that win. Four goals as well. Let’s enjoy tonight.
“Yes of course. I had a few really good years under Graham Potter. There will be a bit of time [before chatting] after this performance but it’s up to us now to celebrate it as we were the better team, so we need to enjoy it. Another thing to celebrate for us.”