Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Thanks for joining us for live coverage of West Ham's 3-1 Premier League victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Goodbye!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
West Ham remain unbeaten and move top of the Premier League, until Sunday at least, having picked up seven points from three matches. They only picked up 40 points in the entirety of last season, and fans will be hoping they can continue their great start when they travel to take on newly promoted Luton Town next Friday. For Brighton, it is a bump in the road after their own impressive start, and De Zerbi will be looking for a strong response when they host Newcastle United next weekend.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
The Hammers win for the second Premier League game in a row after a brilliant 3-1 win at in-form Brighton. The Irons took the lead at the Amex Stadium after 19 minutes, Antonio winning the ball high up the pitch before squaring for Ward-Prowse, who stroked home the rebound after seeing his initial effort blocked. Brighton dominated possession but West Ham always looked a threat on the counter, and that was how they doubled their lead after the interval as Benrahma fed Bowen, who coolly poked past the debutant Verbruggen. Things would get even better for the visitors moments later with Bowen again playing a big part, bringing the ball down before finding Antonio, who jinked past Webster before lashing home. Brighton would pull a goal back through Gross' long-range effort, but it would prove just a consolation as Moyes' men saw it out to secure all three points.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION 1-3 WEST HAM
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Bowen could and maybe should make it 4-1 after being put through by Emerson in the dying seconds, but Verbruggen races out of his goal and saves his eventual effort.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
The visitors are keeping the ball well as the seconds continue to tick down. They are moments from victory.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
The ball comes out to Dunk and the crowd implores him to shoot from range. He does exactly that, but it proves to be a poor decision as his effort is blazed high over the crossbar.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
CLOSE! A corner is nodded powerfully at goal by Dunk, and it looks to be heading in until Ings heads it over his crossbar.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
AREOLA AGAIN! The West Ham goalkeeper makes another sublime stop. Ferguson receives the ball in the box before unleashing a fierce drive at goal. Somehow, Areola manages to tip the ball over the crossbar to preserve his team's two-goal advantage.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
The fourth official puts up his board and indicates there will be six minutes of additional time at the end of this contest. Can the Hammers see it out for a huge three points on their travels?
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