Chelsea 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20 

#2 Chelsea dominate the first half but fail to add to the score line

Pedro saw as many as three chances in the first half for himself

The Blues completely dominated the first half, beginning the game at a very high tempo. They ran the races, moved the ball about real quickly and threatened Brighton by recollecting possession without any delay.

In the first 15 minutes, it was all Chelsea. And by the end of the first half, they had about 17 efforts to show for their attempts at breaking the deadlock. A host of chances went begging, and a feeling of uncertainty reverberated around Stamford Bridge.

Mason Mount's free kick from the left wing area ended up meeting the cross bar - a delivery that should have been headed in by an onrushing Tammy Abraham.

A stunning ball from Jorginho over the head of the Brighton center backs played Pedro in, but the Spaniard struck it straight at the chest of Matt Ryan.

The 36th minute was when Chelsea really should have opened the scoring. Marcos Alonso, with space down the left, chipped in a beautiful ball to Ross Barkley at the far post. The England international only chose to cushion it, but Ryan was equal to it.

Alonso himself was through on goal, but fluffed a sitter as well.