By Sean Walsh Chelsea are on the verge of securing European qualification after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 on Wednesday night. The Blues sat as low as 11th in the Premier League table as recently as March, but a fine run of form down the final stretch of the season has put them right back in contention for a spot in either the Europa League or Conference League. Goals from Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku put Mauricio Pochettino’s side two up at the Amex Stadium, before a red card for captain Reece James opened the door for a late Seagulls comeback. Danny Welbeck pulled one back for …