Frank Lampard was relieved to get a first Premier League home win as Chelsea boss under his belt after second-half goals from Jorginho and Willian sank Brighton 2-0.
The Blues had peppered the Brighton goal throughout the first half but only made the breakthrough when Jorginho tucked in a penalty five minutes after half-time.
Willian's well-taken second secured a maiden three points at home for Lampard, while Brighton never really threatened to deny the hosts a first clean sheet of the season.
"We've been waiting for that," said Lampard. "The home games have been frustrating. You could almost feel the frustration at half-time because we hadn't scored.
"What pleased me was the performance. The message at half-time was to not get despondent and keep playing at pace.
"When you're not winning at home you fear the worst, but it felt different today.
"I felt it was coming and it was important to say that to the players. They deserved something to drop and it came with the penalty."