Follow Mail Sport's live blog of Brighton vs Chelsea in the Premier League as the Blues look to tighten their grip on a top four spot with victory.
A defining day in Maresca's tenure?
By Tum Balogun
Tonight's performance and result felt seismic. If results go against them, Chelsea could end the weekend in seventh place. Mauricio Pochettino was sacked despite guiding the team to sixth and a League Cup final.
Most Chelsea fans would probably take that now, with the way the wind is blowing. It's a big week for the Blues, who travel to the Midlands to take on Aston Villa next Saturday.