Chelsea has moved to within one point of second-placed Manchester United after a 2-0 win against Brighton.
After struggling to break down Chris Hughton's side during a poor first half, the Blues took control with Alvaro Morata heading the opening goal immediately after the restart before Marcos Alonso added the second on the hour.
The home side dominated the second period and the margin of victory could have been much more convincing if Conte's team had taken their chances.
The game provided further evidence of the importance of Morata to Antonio Conte's side, who struggled to break down Everton three days previously when the Spain international served a one-match suspension.
Conte wasted no time in restoring Morata to his starting line-up and the Chelsea head coach was forced into a change at the other end of the pitch with Gary Cahill coming in for Andreas Christensen, who was ruled out with illness.
