Alarm bells are ringing for Brighton after their abject surrender against Huddersfield Town

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On this evidence, Tottenham can count on a cosy three points against Brighton on Wednesday, while Chelsea will be less than comfortable on their visit to the vibrant John Smith's Stadium.

Never mind the single point by which Huddersfield now lead their fellow Premier League newcomers after a match both should have viewed in the must-win category.

It looked more like half the length of the Premier League separated these sides. 

Chris Hughton trudges off the field after Brighton fell to a 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk claps the travelling supporters after their latest loss

Perhaps just as well, then, that Brighton players were talking afterwards about 'not pointing fingers' — they wouldn't have had enough to go round for this total no-show.

Unless the all-encompassing digit jabbed by one-time Spurs defender Chris Hughton sparks a response, the Brighton boss's former club will be strolling at Wembley on Wednesday.

Huddersfield will be guarding against a similar backlash from Chelsea 24 hours earlier, after their shock defeat at West Ham. 

But the Terriers posted some warning signals of their own with a dominant display.

Steve Mounie nods home from six yards to score his and Huddersfield's second goal

The striker roared in celebration after bagging his brace on the eve of half-time

Striker Tom Ince doesn't think 'Chelsea or anyone' will fancy entering this part of West Yorkshire. 

He said: 'We get in people's faces, we stop people playing, we win our tackles, we win our battles. We beat Manchester United here and we ran Manchester City close.'

That spirit saw David Wagner's team take a victory lap on Saturday, having threatened to run riot on the back of Steve Mounie's brace. 

For Brighton, it wasn't only about defensive frailties. Skipper Bruno admitted Brighton could not cope with Huddersfield's pressing game. 

'We need to see characters,' he said.