Chelsea are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in what should be a massive game in the title race considering City are playing at the same time against Brentford, Chelsea must get a win here to keep up with defending champions City who are already 6 points in the lead. Brighton on the other hand are struggling for form with just 1 win over the last 6 games.
Chelsea vs Brighton Short Preview & Team News: Chelsea are on 41 points, 6 behind City in the title race as we move past the half way point in the league. City’s incredible run of form has seen them not only overtake Chelsea in first place but already build up a 6 points lead which is huge by half way mark. Brighton who started the season so strong are in bit of a mess going into this match and although they have lost only twice in their last 6 premier league games they also won just once.
Chelsea will be without Thiago Silva and Ngolo Kante for this game while Ben Chillwell is sure to miss out as a long term injury.
Kai Haverts and Timo Werner are also not available for this game which means Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic and Saul might get the nod in midfield.
Ziyech and Moutn are set to start in attacking roles behind Lukaku while Reece James and Macros Alonso to play as fullbacks
Brighton on the other hand are already without the likes of Jeremy Sarmiento, Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman and Steven Alzate but Bissouma returns after suspension.
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How To Watch Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Live Online Worldwide ?
United Kingdom: Chelsea vs Brighton will be broadcasted Amazon Prime in the UK which is available for all Prime subscribers in the UK.
United States: NBCSN will have the live coverage of both of premier league games on Wednesday night 29th December 2021 in the USA.
Other Territories: Super Sport will have live coverage in South Africa and some of the other African countries. Similarly, beIN Sports will broadcast the matches live in middles and north african countries.
What time is the kickoff for Chelsea vs Brighton Premier League Match ?
Chelsea will play Brighton and Hove Albion at stamford Bridge starting at around 19:30 UK time. That is 20:30 CET (European time) and 15:30 ET (US Time).