Brighton 2-1 Chelsea: Match report & 3 talking points as toothless Blues come up short

Match report & talking points from Brighton 2-1 Chelsea in the FA Cup.

Enzo Maresca drops fresh injury update on Marc Cucurella 31/12/2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed the reason behind Marc Cucurella's absence for tonight's Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Napoli eyeing shock move for Man Utd midfielder 31/12/2025
Napoli are eyeing a shock move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the winter transfer window.
Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Bournemouth, Estevao starts 31/12/2025
Chelsea will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League tonight.
Man Utd wonderkid set to start vs Wolves after Mason Mount injury 31/12/2025
Manchester United wonderkid Jack Fletcher is poised to start against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League tonight.
Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Aston Villa, Declan Rice injured 30/12/2025
Arsenal will be eyeing a fourth-straight Premier League win when they entertain Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
Kai Havertz and Ben White fit to face Aston Villa? 30/12/2025
Arsenal duo Kai Havertz and Ben White could be fit to make the matchday squad against Aston Villa in the Premier League tonight.