Danny Welbeck delivered a masterclass at the Amex Stadium, scoring both goals as Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Liverpool 2-1, dealing a severe blow to the reigning champions’ Champions League hopes.
Welbeck opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a powerful header, then sealed the win with a VAR-confirmed tap-in shortly after halftime-his 12th Premier League goal this season. Liverpool, now fifth with 49 points, have earned just one point from their last three matches.
Meanwhile, Everton surged to eighth place with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea. Beto netted twice-first with a precise finish, then with a slick nutmeg-and Iliman Ndiaye capped the performance with a stunning curler into the top corner. The win marked Everton’s biggest victory over Chelsea since 1987.
Chelsea, still sixth on 48 points, suffer their fourth consecutive defeat. Manager Liam Rosenior insisted the squad hasn’t quit, but results continue to unravel.
Fulham climbed to ninth with a 3-1 comeback win over Burnley, while Brentford’s 0-0 draw with Leeds squandered a chance to close the gap on Europe’s qualifying spots.