Lukaku Scores as Impressive Brighton Fightback to Net Late Equalizer Courtesy Sensational Strike

• Chelsea vs Brighton saw the Blues drop points yet again in the Premier League after Danny Welbeck cancelled out Romelu Lukaku’s strike
• Thomas Tuchel’s side were matched toe-to-toe by the visitors up and down the pitch, as it ended in a 1-1 draw
• The Blues also lost Andreas Christensen and Reece James to injuries during the course of the 90 minutes, and by full-time, the exhaustion showed

Stamford Bridge club Chelsea have lost further ground having dropped points again when they played a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League, Guardian reports.

He Blues had an impressive Romelu Lukaku back in the squad but they failed to claim all three points against the Seagulls who fought back for most parts of the encounter.

Lukaku opened the scoring for the Blues, but Thomas Tuchel’s side were matched toe-to-toe by the visitors up and down the pitch.

Eventually, substitute Danny Welbeck headed Brighton level in the 91st minute and the Seagulls earned a deserved share of the points.

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The result means Chelsea now finds itself eight points behind league-leading Man City, which won its 10th straight league match. And the road doesn't get any easier with a match against third-place Liverpool on tap for Sunday, Jan. 2.

Chelsea looked tired against Brighton, a result of all the injuries that have plagued the Blues. It only made matters worse when they lost Andreas Christensen and Reece James to injuries during the course of the 90 minutes, and by full-time, the exhaustion showed.

Mount claims Chelsea can win the Premier League

Meeanwhile, Mason Mount believes Chelsea have a chance of winning the Premier League this season despite enduring a rocky run of form in recent weeks.

The Blues had a strong start to the season and topped the standings for weeks before they tumbled to third to lose ground on leaders, Man City.

Thomas Tuchel's charges are currently trailing Man City by six points ahead of the second half of the season.

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But even as the title race hots up, Mount is confident Chelsea have everything it takes to storm to glory and that the side can "definitely" win the league this term.

Mounts claim comes just days after Chelsea bounced back from two successive draws to see off Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

John Terry set for Chelsea return

Sports Brief earlier reported that after spending three years as an assistant coach at Aston Villa, John Terry is now set to impart his extensive football knowledge to budding Chelsea youngsters.

His imminent return was initially confirmed by Chelsea who revealed Terry will start his new role from the start of 2022.

Terry has now broken his silence ahead of the stunning return, divulging on Twitter he is excited with the prospect of linking up with his former club once again.