Chelsea missed the chance to consolidate on their fourth position on the league table as they were held to a 1-1 draw by stubborn Brighton during their first domestic league fixture in the new year.
The Blues had braced into a 10-minutes lead and were though to be coasting to their first domestic league victory of the new year.
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However, Brighton had other ideas as they leveled up deep into the second half.
As a result of the disappointing stalemate, they have now begun the new year without a victory and sit two points ahead of fifth placed Manchester united.
