
Chelsea are acutely aware just how quickly things can change in the world of football. When they met Brighton at home back in September, the Blues were untouchable, inflicting a 4-2 defeat on Fabian Hurzeler's side.
But on Saturday, a 2-1 defeat by the Seagulls now means Chelsea have gone five away games without a win, crashed out of the FA Cup, and will have to win the Europa Conference League and finish in the top four or five of the league table to salvage their season.