Arsenal are reportedly ready to spend £54m on Brighton striker Joao Pedro, but face competition from Premier League leaders Liverpool, who are also keen on the Brazilian.
Southampton were left frustrated on Friday night as VAR ruled out what could have been a decisive goal in their 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League.
Manchester City's slump deepened as Brighton shocked the champions with two late goals, clinching a 2-1 victory at Falmer Stadium.
Liverpool have gone to the top of the Premier League with a victory over Brighton, after Arsenal and Manchester City returned poor results in their respective games.
Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer as the "best player in the Premier League" after the Chelsea star made history by scoring four goals in a single first half during the team's 4-2 victory over Brighton.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has avoided a touchline ban for the upcoming Chelsea clash, after his red card in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.