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Brighton defeats Chelsea 3-0, extending Chelsea's goalless losing streak to five matches

Brighton & Hove Albion FC secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea on Tuesday night, marking Chelsea's fifth consecutive Premier League defeat without scoring a goal. This losing streak is the longest for Chelsea since 1912 and their fifth consecutive loss since 1993. Brighton's dominance was evident with Ferdi Kadioglu scoring early, Jack Hinshelwood doubling the lead after halftime, and Danny Welbeck adding a third in stoppage time. Chelsea struggled to create meaningful attacking threats and appeared disjointed against a more cohesive Brighton side. This result has significant implications for European qualification, as Brighton now moves ahead of Chelsea into sixth place. Chelsea's campaign continues to unravel, facing growing pressure with five consecutive league defeats and no goals scored. Brighton's win was described as clinical and controlled, highlighting the difference between the two teams on the night. Chelsea will now focus on their FA Cup semifinal match against Leeds United on Sunday.