Aston Villa’s top-four bid rocked at Brighton as Chelsea dominate West Ham

Aston Villa’s top-four bid rocked at Brighton as Chelsea dominate West Ham

Aston Villa’s dream of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League took a hit with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Brighton. Chelsea, on the other hand, cruised to a 5-0 victory against West Ham to keep their hopes of European qualification alive.

Villa needed a win and a Tottenham loss to seal a Champions League spot, but Joao Pedro’s late goal sealed their fate as they suffered a second defeat in four days. Despite their best efforts, Villa couldn’t break Brighton’s resilience, ending their six-match winless streak.

Remaining in fourth place, Villa are still seven points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, who have two games in hand. With matches against Liverpool and Crystal Palace on the horizon, Villa are fighting to secure a return to the Champions League after a long absence.

Meanwhile, at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea put on a dominant display to leapfrog Manchester United into seventh place. Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain, but a strong finish to the season could secure his position at the club.

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Chelsea started strong with Cole Palmer opening the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by goals from Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson. West Ham struggled to match Chelsea’s pace and creativity, raising questions about manager David Moyes’ future at the club.

With rumors swirling about possible replacements for Moyes, including talks with Julen Lopetegui, West Ham’s ninth-place finish and disappointing performance against Chelsea have left fans wondering about the club’s direction moving forward.

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