Chelsea last played Brighton less than a month ago but the Blues have already played five matches since that evening at Stamford Bridge.
Everything remains the same and everything is different all at once. The schedule is still rampant, injuries present and questions are being asked about how to get the best out of the Blues.
The Seagulls more than earned their point in late December, despite the dramatic nature of Danny Welbeck's stoppage time goal. Thomas Tuchel is under no illusion of the task that lies ahead of his side.
