The Seagulls came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1, Bart Verbruggen’s horrendous own goal had put the Blues the lead after five minutes, however, Georginio Rutter equalised seven minutes later then Kaoru Mitoma’s clever finish completed the comeback.

Fair to say, there was a lot of frustration in the away end, with Chelsea fans making their feelings known during the game and come the final whistle…

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The head coach’s reaction. #CFC | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/KEfFAhLgLO

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 8, 2025

Roman Abramovich chants from the away end! pic.twitter.com/JbFTSqxph0

— Charlie Patrick (@charliepatrick0) February 8, 2025

“We started very good, the first half the only shot we conceded on goal was their goal. We controlled, created some chances. And the second half it was more the same.

“The only shot on goal was the second goal. After the second goal, we had a few chances to draw it. We missed. But if there is something good after the defeat, is now we can be focused on the Premier League and Conference League.

“It’s a shame, no doubt. But then we see how complicated this competition us. We saw big clubs struggle against Championship, against League One – how difficult it is.

“It’s a big shame for us, but if there’s something positive, we can focus on the Premier League and the Conference League. In the premier League, hopefully we can continue our journey there which is very good, hopefully we can finish it well.

“For me, we need to learn how to win games 1-0. I said that many games, no doubt. But at the same time, against West Ham we were losing 1-0 and then won 2-1. So I think it’s part of the season, it’s part of the football. Sometimes you’re down and you win. Sometimes things happen like tonight.

“But for sure, I said to the players many weeks ago and I said it again tonight: in terms of a team, we need to sometimes learn how to win 1-0. Big clubs, they do that.”

“I was just in the locker room and said to them how proud I was of how they bounced back, how they reacted after the big loss, and the start today.

“It’s not easy to come back like this, especially after this week. But we all stayed calm. We stayed positive and trusted the process.

“Today was well deserved and I really liked how they played together, stuck together, how they enjoyed working against the ball and how brave they were in ball possession.

“It’s very important not to overreact in these moments. It’s important to trust the process and stay predictable for the team. In the end, they will look at you.

“So I stayed very positive, calm and I trusted the process. I didn’t overreact. I analysed it quite honestly, like I did the previous game.

“After the Nottingham game, there were some reasons why this happened. We always know what potential this squad has, it’s about bringing it now more and more consistently. It’s not about one game, it’s about doing it two, three, four or five games.”

: I miss Roman Abramovich

: Struggling getting used to the idea that my club may never win any again in my lifetime

: Absolutely shambolic performance! Club rotten from top to bottom. Comments about the fact we can focus on ECL and EPL are a disgrace. Championship mentality. Sporting Directors and Enzo time to go. Bring back the ELITE mentality that was built over 20+ years. Destroyed in 2.

: This is not a Chelsea level manager, certainly not the Chelsea that competed for titles and the biggest cups in the world game. He’s found his limitations and doesn’t have a winning mentality unfortunately

: Not for nothing, if we don’t get top four and win the Conference League, he should be sacked. Clearlake still suck though and are the main issue at the club but I know they’re not going anywhere.

: Probably the worst performance since Roman left. This team is going backwards. This manager is out of his depth & has no clue how to get the best out of his players. Lampard wasn’t a great tactician but he got the best out of the players and built team spirit. Get used to 6/7th.

: Supported Chelsea for over 50 years but never been so bored watching as I am now. Play Station football with no intensity / players not prepared to take risks and spend more time passing in our own box than in the oppositions !! Need a rethink on tactics

@Dave_C90: Thought we had our Chelsea back at Southampton? I can’t keep up anymore

@Josh__1991: This needs to be chanted all game at the next home game! Along with fuck off clearlake you’re not wanted here! This lot need to be told. We need to get toxic.