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West Ham vs Brighton: Marko Arnautovic rescues point for Hammers

Re-live the action from the London Stadium

Ethan Georgiou
Wednesday 02 January 2019 21:04 GMT
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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.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 62 minutes

Jonjo Shelvey will offer greater ability with the ball at his feet compared to Mohamed Diame, even if he lacks the physical traits of his stricken teammate.

Twice he manages to set Ayoze Perez free but on both occasions Manchester United defenders are there to make the challenge.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:20

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 63 minutes

Two changes from Manchester United, and how's this for a double substitution?

Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez on for Anthony Martial and Juan Mata...

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:22

GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United (Romelu Lukaku, 64 minutes)

​Instant. Impact.

40 seconds after coming on, Romelu Lukaku puts Manchester United ahead.

Marcus Rashford again looks to test Martin Dubravka with a speculative free kick.

Again it is of a dipping ilk, though Dubravka should cope with it comfortably.

The Slovakian does not, however, awkwardly spooning the ball away from him as it pitches just in front of his outstretched hands.

And Lukaku is quickest to react, stabbing home.

1-0 to the visitors.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:22

GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Crystal Palace (Jordan Ayew, 83 minutes)

A much-maligned decision from Roy Hodgson, but Jordan Ayew's selection has paid off!

A shot across goal rolls perfectly into Ayew's path, and the Ghanaian takes a touch before knocking home the opener.

Mind you, Ayew looked some distance offside as the shot was struck. Controversial, but Palace are ahead.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:26

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 69 minutes

Kenedy will be Rafa Benitez's second change, with the Brazilian replacing Ayoze Perez as Newcastle look to get back in the game.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:29

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 72 minutes

Paul Pogba powers away from Jamaal Lascelles and has two teammates waiting for passes to either side, but can't get the ball past Paul Dummett.

Pogba recovers the ricochet off the Newcastle defender, and Jonjo Shelvey catches him rather recklessly as he tries to beat him to it. Andre Marriner doesn't fully spot the nature of the contact, and thus Shelvey is fortunate to escape without a booking.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:31

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 75 minutes

DeAndre Yedlin has a yard on Luke Shaw and that is plenty for the rapid right-back, with Shaw forced to haul him down and pick up a booking.

From the free kick, Manchester United fail to get their defensive header clear of danger and it is Christian Atsu (who must have a magnet in his boots) there to pick it up.

Again he fails to hit the target. He's had his opportunities.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:34

​RED CARD! Robbie Brady is sent off in stoppage time! Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley

Both teams down to ten men now!

Into five minutes of stoppage time at the John Smith's Stadium but Burnley will have to see the rest of the game out without Robbie Brady. 

He lunges in on Isaac Mbenza from behind and the referee reaches for the red card.

A late twist?

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:34

PENALTY! Four minutes into added time and Crystal Palace will have a chance to seal it at Wolves...

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:36

GOAL! Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace (Luka Milivojevic, 90 + 4 minutes)

Ever reliable, Luka Milivojevic seals it from the spot with a perfect penalty.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 21:37

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