West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham and Brighton have mustered just 0.74 expected goals (xG) between them, with the Seagulls' 0.56 shading the comparison owing to Gross' headed chance towards the end of the half. De Zerbi's men have seen a lot of the ball, too, but have done little with it and could introduce teenage star Ferguson from the bench for a much-needed attacking spark. Moyes' side, who are missing Kudus and Paqueta, must find a way to impose more control on this Premier League encounter if they are to challenge in the next period.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It has been a slow opening 45 minutes at London Stadium, where West Ham and Brighton head in goalless at the break. Ward-Prowse was thwarted by Steele with the Hammers' best first-half chance, while Areola denied Hinshelwood and Gross from close range with two fine stops. As it stands, the two European contenders are cancelling one another out with improvements needed from both sides after half-time.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Close! Ward-Prowse delivers the deep free-kick towards the left of the area, where Emerson volleys back across goal. Mavropanos and Bowen both line up for a tap-in but the pair miss the low cross before Brighton hook a clearance away.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Buonanotte hacks through the back of Fornals and is perhaps fortunate to escape a caution for what was his second foul in this game. West Ham will have a free-kick to end this half, with just one minute of additional time indicated.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fornals, Emerson and Benrahma all try and fail with crosses from either flank. Van Hecke is the main defender, heading away with ease in front of Soucek and Bowen. Moyes needs more quality from his attacking players to create a chance.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GOOD SAVE! Milner is afforded too much room from the left flank and curls an inviting cross towards the penalty spot. Gross is completely unmarked, with the freedom to pick either corner, but heads straight at Areola, who makes a fine reflex stop to keep the scores level.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It will be an interesting half-time break for Moyes and De Zerbi if this game remains level. Neither side has been exceptionally poor, in the same way neither has been incredibly attractive in their play. It has hardly been a spectacle for the neutral, put it that way!
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham have won their last three home games in all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-0. They last won four in a row on home soil without conceding within the same season back in October/November 1994 (a run of five). It has been a slow start from both sides to this one, though.
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