Premier League: Brighton 1-1 Chelsea - Seagulls claim deserved draw

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Brighton boss Graham Potter speaking to BT Sport: "We're really pleased and proud of the performance definitely. We gave Chelsea a good game. Our performance was full of everything. It's not easy because they have some top players but the courage of our defenders... The boys played on the front foot as much as they could. They scored from not much but it was a performance I really enjoyed.

"We were well in the game and the boys could feel it was a good performance. Chelsea don't give much away so you have to work for everything. We could maybe test the goalkeeper more but I thought we had everything.

"Adam Webster and Dan Burn were fantastic. We looked like we were enjoying our football which is important. The players give it everything and when they make a mistake they work hard and recover for each other. As a coach that's all you can ask for.

"You could see the reaction from the supporters. They paid good money and enjoyed the performance."

On Everton job links: "I don't pay too much attention to it!"

Brighton's Adam Webster to BBC Match of the Day: "It is about time I chipped in. Last year I hit the post quite a lot and only managed to get one goal. It's important for defenders to chip in with goals and I am happy to score tonight. It's nice to have scored against a big team and hopefully I can add to that."

On Brighton's performance: "In the first half we were the better team and they scored out of nowhere. We stuck with it and in the second half we were the better team.

"When you come up against Chelsea you have got to be on top of your game. The gaffer sets us up with such clarity on how we are going to attack the game and it makes a big difference for us.

"Chelsea are struggling a bit, we sensed that. We felt we could have got all three points but in the end are happy with the draw."

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel speaking to BT Sport: "We looked tired and we are. It's like this. We knew they were well prepared, had more time to prepare and you saw at the end that the stadium celebrated like it was a victory. That is what you face. We tried everything but you could see we were mentally and physically tired.

"We need some days off. The boys need some days off there is no other solution.

"I did not see many teams control Brighton over 90 minutes. They play brave and bring people to your box to create chances. Of course if you can take a half-chance for a second goal you can go out and win and this is what we normally would be up to. At the moment it is difficult to be too harsh on our players as I know what is going on.

"I am happy. He can score 20 more and not celebrate I have no problem. It is normal that they talk, are not happy and don't like it if we say we want more from them. Even in the reaction for the goal you can see they are tired. It is relief. That is my feeling of the team just now."

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Brighton manager Graham Potter speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I thought it was a good game. Both teams contested it, played with courage, quality and personality.

"I'm so proud of the players. It was a fantastic performance. All I can say is thank you to the players. They gave themselves a chance to win, but it wasn't to be. The supporters appreciated the way they played. We take the point and move forward.

"They were brilliant and have been all season. Great atmosphere. The fans appreciated the game. We didn't sit back, we had to be positive. Chelsea are a fantastic side. We were up against it but I'm happy with what we have done.

"We have a nice squad, good togetherness and we are happy. The back four was sensational. They defended with great courage. It's an art to defend the way they have done."

On Adam Webster's goal: "Adam is dangerous in those situations. He attacks the ball well. It was nice for him to get some game time. When he is playing with confidence he is a fantastic player."

Sam Newman: Plain and simple! I'm so proud of how we have played this year! Every player comes off that pitch shattered! Everyone puts a serious shift in! Sseeaaaggguuulllssss!

Daniel Peet: Lampard was sacked for a better run of form than this Chelsea team has been on. Even with Covid, it's a rather shocking downturn in form, given the money spent on assembling that team.

That was Brighton's 11th draw in 16 Premier League matches.

And speaking of draws... That was Chelsea's 900th in the top-flight.

What about Adam Webster's performance?

SMS Message: I was so perplexed as to why all the pundits had Chelsea tipped to win the season. Lukaku was never going to be the be all end all. Like Liverpool did, I saw this as the season they form their core group of players and gel so that next season they go for it proper, but I'm not even sure if they can do that! As a Liverpool fan, I'm not complaining. from Oliver, Barrow in Furness

I was so perplexed as to why all the pundits had Chelsea tipped to win the season. Lukaku was never going to be the be all end all. Like Liverpool did, I saw this as the season they form their core group of players and gel so that next season they go for it proper, but I'm not even sure if they can do that! As a Liverpool fan, I'm not complaining.

SMS Message: Brighton have drawn 11 games and are praised for 'magical' football'? Not buying it. Chelsea poor as per. from Aaron

Brighton have drawn 11 games and are praised for 'magical' football'? Not buying it. Chelsea poor as per.

SMS Message: I think people will make too much of this performance. The team are tired and demoralised after dropping out of the title race. They'll be back. from Chris in Petts Wood

I think people will make too much of this performance. The team are tired and demoralised after dropping out of the title race. They'll be back.

Brighton goalscorer Adam Webster speaking to BT Sport: "I think for the whole game we were the better team. They had a spell at the end but other than that we were the dominant team and on another day hopefully get three points.

"In the first half we were by far the better team. It was a goal from nowhere. It was a bit of a low blow for us but we stuck in there. We have always shown character to come back and get something from the game.

"The whole squad... Steven Alzate came in tonight and played out of his skin. He's not played 90 minutes in a long time and did outstanding. We have quite a few missing through injuries so it shows the strength in depth we have got in the squad and it gives the manager a headache.

"We like the physical battles. Romelu Lukaku is a world-class player. I'd never played against him before so it was a challenge but we showed we could deal with him."

On his goal: "About time! I had a couple at the weekend which I was disappointed with. It was pleasing tonight to get off the mark and chip in."

I think Chelsea are looking behind them now and thinking 'can we keep in this top four?'

Manchester City are so far beyond them. They are not in the title race. They need to see a bit of application now to make sure they can get Champions League football.

They need to go away for a period of reflection and return to that clean-sheet mentality.

The last time a team managed by Thomas Tuchel remained winless in four successive top flight games was in October 2016 - Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga (W0-D3-L1).

So enjoyable to watch. You can hear the crowd cheering because it was such a good performance. You have got to give credit to the home side. A really good performance - but Chelsea were disappointing today.

The home fans are warmly applauding Brighton as they head off down the tunnel.

Graham Potter looks pretty pleased. A good point for them?

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Worksopchap: I think at the moment Chelsea look the most likely London club to MISS OUT on the top four. #CHETOT is looking a key match already.

Another Brighton draw but one they will surely be very pleased with. A good performance from Graham Potter's side.

Chelsea's disappointing form continues.

Doesn't beat the first man.

CRIMINAL.

Chelsea corner! Seconds left!

Away from Antonio Rudiger.

Kai Havertz plays in Timo Werner but Adam Webster and Marc Cucurella sprint back to win it in the Brighton corner.

Naive from Marcos Alonso and he's disappointed for himself. A needless free-kick to give away in a dangerous area in the 92nd minute.