It has been a largely forgettable start to the new Premier League season for Chelsea. However, the pressure could be eased on Mauricio Pochettino this week if the Blues are able to book their spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup with a victory against Brighton.
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The pressure is already beginning to increase on Mauricio Pochettino, as Chelsea have made a disappointing start to the new season. The Blues have picked up just a single victory from their opening six matches, and they will be looking to get fans on side with a decent run in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea come into this fixture after suffering a recent home defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday. Their chances in that fixture were negatively impacted after Malo Gusto was sent off with just over half an hour of the 90 remaining. The Blues have an excellent record in this competition, as they will be chasing a sixth success this term. However, they haven’t won the League Cup since 2015.
It has been a mixed week or so for Brighton, as they opened their Europa League campaign with a shock home loss against AEK Athens. However, they put that setback behind them on their return to action on Sunday, as they landed maximum points at home against Bournemouth.
Bet hereKaoru Mitoma was the standout player in that fixture, as the winger scored twice in the second half to turn the game on its head. The Seagulls could be among the leading contenders for glory in the competition this term, as they have shown on countless occasions that they are a side progressing in the right direction.
Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head
Brighton have an excellent recent record in this fixture, as they have won each of their last two against the Blues. Furthermore, they have gone five without defeat against their rivals since a 3-1 home loss against Chelsea in September 2020. The latest clash saw Brighton land a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge in April.
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction
Brighton’s record in this fixture looks incredibly challenging to overlook this week. Chelsea have made a miserable start to the new season, and their campaign could fall to a new low on Wednesday, as we expect Brighton to land victory to secure their spot in the fourth round.
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