
While Chelsea fans were turning away in horror, disgust or just disbelief, Tuesday night’s 3–0 embarrassment against Brighton & Hove Albion was delightful news for Manchester United and Liverpool supporters.
The result pushed Chelsea, considered outside Premier League title contenders in November, down to seventh place in the standings. Only the top five will qualify for next season’s Champions League and the Blues are seven points adrift of fifth place, having played one match more.