The dense schedule makes the Premier League champions Chelsea a bit unbearable! In the 20th round of the match that ended in midweek, Chelsea once again broke the scoring at home, and they were forced to draw 1-1 by the dark horse Brighton. Conceding a goal in stoppage time is still rare for Chelsea. After losing two points in this game, Chelsea have fallen behind Manchester City at the top of the table by as many as eight points. They may have fallen behind on the road to the title race.
1-1 upset, Chelsea trailed Manchester City by eight points
In this match against Brighton, Chelsea playing at home, coupled with the strength of almost crushing the opponent, it can be said that they have the right to win. Chelsea, however, made big defensive mistakes. In the 28th minute of the first half, Lukaku helped Chelsea to score first. The goal also opened up Chelsea's hopes of winning. However, Mount, Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho in the front line have squandered great opportunities on many occasions. This also laid the groundwork for them to be equal to their opponents!
In stoppage time, Chelsea's staring was not tight! Substitute Welbeck received a pass from Gugurea and magically equalized. The 3 points that chelsea got in hand became 1 point. It can be said that the 2 points that Chelsea lost in this game are a loss in defense. In recent games, Tuchel's side have made big mistakes defensively. After this game, Chelsea are already eight points behind Manchester City.
Is the Premier League title race now at a watershed? Chelsea may have fallen behind
At present, the situation of the Premier League title competition seems to be getting clearer and clearer. Manchester City are a big family and have never let the fans down. Chelsea, on the other hand, have conceded consecutive points and are now eight points behind Manchester City. They want to fill in this difference, I'm afraid it's not so easy. After all, Manchester City this season, as always, is stable!
Now, liverpool may be the only one who can pose a threat to Manchester City, but Liverpool are also nine points behind Manchester City, and even if they win this game in the minority game, it is also 6 points behind. Overall, the current Premier League title race has been a watershed, and Chelsea has actually fallen behind, Tuchel urgently needs to improve the team's defense, otherwise don't say the title, I am afraid that the top four will be chased by Manchester United and Arsenal behind them.