Yankuba Minteh Shines as Brighton Secures Dominant 3-0 Victory Over Chelsea for Second Win in a Week

Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a stunning performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday, marking their second triumph over the Blues in just one week. Following their FA Cup win, the Seagulls dominated at the Amex Stadium, with Yankuba Minteh emerging as the star of the show. The Gambian forward, who had only scored three league goals prior to this match, netted twice to lead his side to a crucial victory.

Brighton’s first goal came in the 27th minute when Kaoru Mitoma brilliantly controlled Bart Verbruggen’s long ball and slotted it past Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, setting the tone for a memorable night. Chelsea thought they had equalized in the 35th minute through Enzo Fernandez, but the goal was disallowed after the midfielder was adjudged to have fouled Joel Veltman in the buildup. Brighton capitalized on the let-off and doubled their lead just before halftime. Minteh found the net from close range after some excellent work by Danny Welbeck in the box.

The 19-year-old then sealed the win with his second goal just after the hour mark, squeezing the ball in at the near post. Despite Chelsea’s protests over a potential foul on Levi Colwill during the buildup, the goal stood, leaving the visitors frustrated and deflated. Brighton’s dominance was evident throughout the match, and they came close to adding a fourth goal on multiple occasions. Mitoma saw his effort saved by Jorgensen, while Veltman’s strike was pushed onto the post by the Chelsea keeper.

The victory lifted Brighton two places to eighth in the Premier League table, while Chelsea remained in the top four but faced the possibility of dropping further depending on weekend results. For Brighton, this win was a significant response to their recent 7-0 thrashing by Nottingham Forest, showcasing their resilience and ability to bounce back in style. The match also highlighted Minteh’s growing influence in the Premier League. The young forward not only scored his first-ever brace in English football but has now been directly involved in four goals in his last four league games (three goals, one assist).