Chelsea routed by Brighton, now on worst run since 1912

Chelsea fans turned on manager Liam Rosenior as the club's slim hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another setback following a 3-0 thrashing away to fellow European hopefuls Brighton. Albion piled pressure on Blues boss Rosenior by leapfrogging their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League table thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu , Jack Hinshelwood and substitute Danny Welbeck . Chelsea have now lost five straight league games without scoring a goal for the first time since 1912. Rosenior was the subject of X-rated chants from travelling supporters in the second half at the Amex Stadium before his side's season reached a new low. With attacking trio Cole Palmer , Estêvão and João Pedro sidelined through injury, Chelsea failed to register an attempt on target during an insipid display and remain seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool , having now played