Opta’s Supercomputer is backing Chelsea to defeat Brighton, with the Blues emerging victorious in 41.1 per cent of their simulations. The Seagulls, though, are unbeaten in their last three top-flight home games against teams starting the day in the top four – and will be full of confidence having just knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.

Man City were heavily beaten 5-1 by Arsenal in their last top-flight fixture a fortnight ago, leaving them in fifth place and a staggering 18 points behind leaders Liverpool. They are also two points behind Chelsea in fourth, as well as level on points with their next opponents Newcastle in sixth, who also have the same goal difference.

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Christopher Nkunku is likely to lead the line for Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Brighton, with Nicolas Jackson ruled out until April. Nkunku produced an underwhelming performance as the Blues crashed out of the FA Cup to the Seagulls in their last match on Saturday.

Enzo Maresca will have to find alternatives at striker given the injuries to Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu if Chelsea are to continue in the Premier League's top four.

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Chelsea travel down to Brighton for the second time in the space of a week, though this time in the Premier League. The Seagulls knocked Enzo Maresca’s side out of the FA Cup last weekend and the Blues will be out for revenge,

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Chelsea ’s injury crisis in attack has intensified ahead of their Premier League trip to Brighton, with Nicolas Jackson ruled out until after the March international break. With Marc Guiu already sidelined,