Brighton midfielder James Milner has surpassed Ryan Giggs in all-time Premier League appearances and is chasing down record-holder Gareth Barry.
Tottenham's Premier League revival was halted in emphatic fashion after two Joao Pedro penalties helped injury-hit Brighton record a thumping 4-2 win.
Arsenal put in a dominant display to return to winning ways as they saw off Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.
Brighton gave themselves a Europa League lifeline as Joao Pedro's late penalty completed a comeback from two goals down away to Marseille.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his players' character after they beat Brighton in the Carabao Cup to end a three-game winless run.
Chelsea earned respite from their difficult start to the season as Nicolas Jackson's second-half goal gave them a 1-0 win against Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup.