Since the period of boxing day, Chelsea has struggled to keep the pace of Liverpool, Arsenal and also Nottingham Forest. With only two matches won over the last five, the Blues hoped to get up at the Bruchton Amex Stadium and thus temporarily pick up in Forest. But nothing happened as planned after the quick injury of Madueke (22nd), before taking the opening of the Mitoma score on a very nice chain (1-0, 27th). Then, Minteh made the break in stride (2-0, 39th).
The evening was long for the men of Maresca, who suffered the double of Minteh, served by Welbeck (3-0, 63rd). Still in 4th place, the Londoners lose ahead and are under the threat of seeing Manchester City and Newcastle pass them in front of this 25th day. For their part, the Seagulls date back to 8th row.
