All the reaction from Brighton 3-0 triumph against Chelsea
Brighton's fine run of form continued last night as the walloped woeful Chelsea 3-0 at the Amex Stadium.
The win saw Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton move up to sixth in the Premier League and well in contention for European football next season.
There is even a possibility that Brighton could make the Champions League next season - Europe's elite and most lucrative competition.
The Seagulls would though need a few favours from elsewhere and many Brighton fans could well be cheering on Aston Villa between now and the end of the season.
Brighton’s route to Champions League
Unai Emery's Villa would need to win the Europa League and finish fifth in the Premier League - they are currently fourth and have reached the semi-finals of the Europa, where they will face Nottingham Forest.
So, if Villa fifth (the final Champions League qualification spot) but qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa - then that extra qualification spot will be passed down to the sixth placed team, which is currently Brighton.
The race for sixth
The race for sixth spot is though a close one. Brighton's win against Chelsea put them in pole-position for now but Brentford and Bournemouth are just two points behind and have a game in hand.
Everton also have a game in hand and are just three points adrift but Brighton have a superior goal difference. In fact just five points separate sixth place to Fulham in 12th place.
Brighton's remaining matches
The game against Chelsea was brought forward so the Seagulls have a little break now to prepare for their final push. They have four fixtures to go and resume with an away match at Newcastle on May 2.
Relegated Wolves are then at the Amex on May 9, before their final away match of the campaign at FA Cup semi-finalists Leeds on May 17. Brighton conclude their Premier League season against Manchester United at the Amex on May 24.
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