A late goal cost Chelsea two important points in the Premier League. The Champions League winner, trained by Thomas Tuchel, only scored 1-1 (1-0) against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Despite the late setback after a goal conceded by Danny Welbeck (90 + 1), the Blues overtook Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC (41), who surprisingly failed at Leicester City (0: 1) on Tuesday, with 42 points. The Reds have played one game less.
Without Timo Werner, Chelsea had their first chance through Cesar Azpilicueta after 17 minutes. Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sánchez deflected his attempt from a corner to the post. The Spaniard cleared the following header from Antonio Rüdiger again.
Chelsea took the lead eleven minutes later: Romelu Lukaku prevailed after a free kick from Mason Mount and headed into the far corner to take the lead 1-0.
After the break, the guests pressed the equalizer and were finally rewarded by Welbeck in stoppage time.
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