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Chelsea have lost 5 league games in a row without scoring for the first time in 114 years.

Reports have confirmed that Curtis Jones is strongly considering bringing his 16-year Liverpool career to an end.

Jones is understood to have become frustrated after starting only 13 Premier League games this season.

Aston Villa have also added Jones to their list of summer targets while Tottenham would be keen if they avoid relegation.

Jones is about to enter the final year of his contract so the Reds either need to sell or offer a new deal.

Brighton & Hove Albion host Chelsea in a tightly contested Premier League clash, with just one point separating both sides in the congested table. The encounter carries major implications for European qualification, as both teams remain in contention for continental football next season.

Chelsea arrive under heavy pressure after a worrying run of form. The Blues have lost their last four Premier League matches and have suffered five defeats in their last six games across all competitions. Their latest setback came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, further damaging their Champions League hopes.

A major concern for Chelsea has been their attacking inefficiency, having failed to score in five of their recent defeats. Despite being former Club World Cup winners, their league position has stagnated, and they can no longer finish higher than sixth regardless of results.

Brighton, meanwhile, continue to push strongly for European qualification. They earned a spirited 2-2 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur, coming from behind twice. Prior to that, they had won three consecutive league matches and were among the most in-form teams in the division.

The Seagulls also hold psychological advantage, having beaten Chelsea three times in their last three meetings across all competitions, including a 3-1 win earlier this season.

Team News​

Chelsea are dealing with several injury concerns. João Pedro remains a doubt after missing recent action, while Estevão Willian suffered a hamstring injury that could sideline him for a significant period. Enzo Fernández was substituted with cramp but is expected to be available.

Reece James, Levi Colwill, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and Mykhaylo Mudryk are all unavailable, while Benoît Badiashile and Filip Jørgensen face late fitness tests.

Brighton also have injury concerns, with Diego Gómez and Kaoru Mitoma both forced off against Tottenham. However, Mitoma is expected to recover in time. James Milner, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas remain sidelined, but captain Lewis Dunk returns from suspension, strengthening the defence.

Possible Lineups​

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Gross, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Palmer, Pedro, Neto; Delap

Expert Prediction

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐀’𝐒 𝐔𝐂𝐋 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑…

5 Premier League games, 5 losses. 0 goals scored.

7 of the last 8 matches lost in all competitions.

The gap with number 12 Fulham is 3 points

Former Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and Didier Deschamps are the 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐘 replacements if Real Madrid decide not to continue with Álvaro Arbeloa, according to reports from The Athletic. ️

"United States manager Mauricio Pochettino remains a 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲, is highly regarded by Florentino Pérez, and his contract runs until after this summer’s World Cup", the report states.

"Jürgen Klopp also has 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 at Madrid, although he and his agent have repeatedly dismissed links, stating he is happy in his role at Red Bull."

"Didier Deschamps has also been mentioned as a 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲. The France national team coach has been in charge since 2012, with his contract expiring after the World Cup."

Who's the 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙩 for Real Madrid?

very interesting times

A blockbuster clash awaits at Stamford Bridge this Sunday as Chelsea host Manchester City in a high-stakes Premier League encounter. With Champions League qualification on the line for the hosts and title ambitions still alive for the visitors, both sides have everything to play for.

Chelsea returned from the international break in emphatic fashion, thrashing Port Vale 7-0 in the FA Cup under Liam Rosenior. The dominant win secured a semi-final clash with Leeds United, but it does little to mask the Blues’ recent struggles in the league, where they had suffered four consecutive defeats prior to that result.

The absence of Enzo Fernandez continues to cast a shadow over Chelsea’s midfield, with the Argentine still serving an internal suspension. Despite reassurance from Rosenior about their working relationship, his absence is a major blow ahead of such a crucial fixture.

Currently sitting sixth in the table, Chelsea are just one point off the Champions League spots. However, recent back-to-back defeats against Newcastle United and Everton without scoring highlight their attacking inconsistency. Alarmingly, another blank defeat would mark their worst such run since 1998.

In contrast, Manchester City arrive in formidable form. Pep Guardiola’s side have built strong momentum with dominant cup performances, including a 4-0 dismantling of Liverpool in the FA Cup. Their recent EFL Cup triumph over Arsenal also saw Guardiola make history as the first manager to win the competition five times.

Leading the charge once again is Erling Haaland, who continues to deliver at an elite level. His latest hat-trick against Liverpool marked yet another milestone in an already remarkable City career.

Despite trailing league leaders Arsenal by nine points, City still have a game in hand and a crucial showdown with the Gunners looming. Their April record is particularly intimidating, with 28 wins from their last 31 Premier League matches in this month — a statistic that underlines their reputation as strong finishers.

Historically, the visitors also hold the upper hand in this fixture. Chelsea have failed to beat Manchester City in their last 12 meetings across all competitions, with their last success coming in the 2021 Champions League final.

Team News​

Chelsea remain without several key players, including Reece James, Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah due to injury. There is a slight boost, though, as Benoit Badiashile could return after illness. Midfielders Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella are expected to return to the starting XI.

For Manchester City, defensive concerns persist. Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol remain sidelined, while John Stones faces a late fitness test. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva is on the verge of making Premier League history with his 297th appearance.

Predicted Lineups​

Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Estevao; Pedro

Manchester City:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly; Silva, Rodri; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Prediction​

Tottenham have NOT won a Premier League match in 2026.

They have 6 matches left to avoid being relegated.

Roberto De Zerbi lost his first game as Tottenham manager in a 0-1 defeat to Sunderland, and Spurs will end the weekend in the relegation zone with just six games left to play and two points from safety.

The pressure is on, and Tottenham's Premier League form in 2026 hasn't been particularly impressive

0-1 defeat vs. Sunderland
0-3 defeat vs. Nottm Forest
1-1 draw vs. Liverpool
1-3 defeat vs. Crystal Palace
1-2 defeat vs. Fulham
1-4 defeat vs. Arsenal
1-2 defeat vs. Newcastle
0-2 defeat vs. Man United
2-2 draw vs. Man City
2-2 draw vs. Burnley
1-2 defeat vs. West Ham
2-3 defeat vs. Bournemouth
1-1 draw vs. Sunderland
0-0 draw vs. Brentford

Relegation form.
Relegation zone.
Relegation incoming.

Roberto De Zerbi has a 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 job on his hands.

the league is not yet over still many matches to play lets see how it ends

The EPL TITLE RACE IS ON THE RUN IN THIS IS WHAT THE FANS WANT TO ENJOY LETS SEE IF ARSENAL CAN CROSS OVER THE LINE THIS TIME ROUND AFTER COMING SECOND THREE TIMES CONSECTIVELY.