Premier League: Supercomputer updates top-five prediction after Chelsea destroyed by Brighton
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Credit: Imago Wed 22 April 2026 12:00, UK The Premier League race for Champions League football took another twist on Tuesday when Chelsea were destroyed by Brighton. The 41-year-old is under massive pressure at Chelsea following a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat in which his team failed to score.
Liverpool have also been under fire in their bid for Champions League football, but took a big step towards a fifth-placed finish when they beat Everton in the final moments of Sunday’s Merseyside derby.Chelsea’s form has already seen them surpassed by Brighton, and they could soon find their position in the other European spots under pressure. ⚽ Chelsea Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Chelsea fixture at Stamford Bridge. VISIT THE CHELSEA MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Supercomputer decimates Chelsea’s Champions League chancesFootball Insider exclusively revealed on Tuesday that Chelsea remain supportive of Rosenior, despite the barren run his team find themselves in.
Internal issues led to Enzo Maresca’s departure in January in a moment that shocked many Chelsea fans, given the Italian’s success in the previous season.Rosenior, while enjoying a bright tenure at Strasbourg, brought no Premier League management experience and no prior leadership over the type of big personalities at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea were 15 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and in contention for the top five when Maresca left. Liverpool have been handed a 90.25 per cent chance following the result.Brighton set for Europa League The last couple of months have seen an extraordinary transformation for Brighton’s season.Fabian Hurzeler had been under huge pressure following just one win in 13 Premier League games, with many fans hoping to see him sacked.But six wins in eight games since have seen Brighton storm up the Premier League table, with the supercomputer now handing them a 35.98 per cent chance of qualifying for the Europa League.The Seagulls will still face competition from Chelsea, Brentford, Bournemouth and Everton, but will fancy their chances going into the final four games. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.