Graham Potter's Chelsea was welcomed with a beating at the Amex Stadium, losing by 3-1 after unfortunate 2 own goals in the first half.
Loftus Cheek and Chalobah turned in probable crosses into their net to give Brighton a 3-0 caution after a belter from Leandro Trossard found the next early in the first half.
See new table standings.
This now means Chelsea retain 5th position with 21 points, one more than Manchester United who are yet to play this weekend.
Brighton move into 7th with 18 points ahead of Fulham because of a better goal difference, and Liverpool's 18 points before they play Leeds later tonight.
Manchester City leapfrogged Arsenal to lead top of the premier league after Kevin De Bruyne's beautiful free kick found the back of the net.
If Arsenal lose tomorrow, Manchester City will remain the league leaders ahead of two matches before the World Cup next month.
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