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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Joseph McBride

Thomas Tuchel blames tiredness for Chelsea display and Hakim Ziyech celebration

Thomas Tuchel has blamed 'tiredness' both physically and mentally as his Chelsea side dropped even more points to almost guarantee that their chances of securing the Premier League title this season are over.

Despite taking the lead against Brighton in the first half through a stunning strike from Hakim Ziyech, they were pegged back after the break as Adam Webster found himself unmarked and fired his side level from a free header.

Although Chelsea are through to the Carabao Cup final, there isn't much to celebrate for Tuchel's side in the league at the moment, and Ziyech even confused fans as he didn't even celebrate his opening goal against the Seagulls.

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