West Ham vs Brighton: Marko Arnautovic rescues point for Hammers
Re-live the action from the London Stadium
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Marko Arnautovic's quickfire double rescued West Ham from another defeat by bogey side Brighton.
The Hammers were staring at a fourth loss in four meetings with Brighton since they were promoted after goals from Dale Stephens and Shane Duffy put the visitors in charge.
But two goals in two minutes from Austrian forward Arnautovic lifted the hoodoo as West Ham snatched a 2-2 draw.
All the goals came in the space of 12 second-half minutes of a contest which came to life after Brighton struck from two corners. Re-live the action below:
What time does it start?
West Ham vs Brighton kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:45.
Independent Sport will also keep you up to date with all the goals via our live blog.
Player to watch
Marko Arnautovic: Injury has slowed the Austrian strikers’ season but nevertheless he still has five goals and two assists to his name in 14 appearances. Labelled by many as the best player outside the top six, Arnautovic brings a huge threat against any side in the division.
Form guide
West Ham: LWLWWW
Brighton: WDLLLW
Odds
West Ham to win: 10/11
Brighton to win: 13/4
Draw: 5/2
Prediction
West Ham 3-1 Brighton: Brighton are a very different side away from home and have struggled when visiting teams. West Ham were poor against Burnley but with that loss aside, they’re still on good form. I’m confident they’ll respond and I think they’ll win this one.
GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Brighton (Shane Duffy, 58 minutes)
It's two!
Again a corner causes havoc in the West Ham box, and Shane Duffy is waiting at the far post to control and volley in in fine fashion.
Good stuff from the big centre-half.
The second half has begun in the two later kick-offs. 0-0 at St James' Park, 3-3 at the Vitality Stadium.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 46 minutes
A handball from Victor Lindelof sees the Manchester United defender cautioned by Andre Marriner.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 48 minutes
A somewhat muted beginning to the second half. It has been scrappy since the players returned from the interval.
Chelsea 0-0 Southampton, 62 minutes
It remains goalless at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea haven't exactly been banging on the Southampton door.
Maurizio Sarri's side have been lacking in creativity. Half-an-hour to find a goal.
GOAL! West Ham 1-2 Brighton (Marko Arnautovic, 66 minutes)
West Ham get one back!
Marko Arnautovic is, of course, the man to get them back in it.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 52 minutes
Mohamed Diame's knock picked up late in the first half has not fully recovered, and he will have to trudge off.
Jonjo Shelvey on in his place.
GOAL! West Ham 2-2 Brighton (Marko Arnautovic, 68 minutes)
Two in two minutes for Marko Arnautovic!
Michail Antonio has had an impact from the bench for West Ham and it is from his cutback that Marko Arnautovic finds the back of the net in fine fashion.
West Ham level, and pushing for all three points at home.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 58 minutes
Another left-footed drive from Christian Atsu, this time from slightly further afield, but again it isn't quite good enough, skipping some distance wide of David De Gea's left-hand post.
Atsu has promised much tonight, but, as it has throughout of his career, his final ball and finishing has been lacking.
GOAL! Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley (Ashley Barnes, 74 minutes)
Burnley with a crucial goal in the relegation six-pointer!
An Ashley Westwood ball bisects a pair of Huddersfield defenders to free Barnes, who makes no mistake, beating Jonas Lossl and sending Burnley into the lead.
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