West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Yellow Card Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Well, this game has opened up massively now! It is left-to-right and then back again in an instant, and either side could win it!
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
OFF THE LINE! Minteh got in behind the West Ham defence and closed in on goal, before trying to pick out Mitoma at the back post. It was unclear who got the final touch on the ball before it was cleared, but the away fans thought they’d gone ahead!
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
This has been one of the most evenly matched games in the Premier League season so far. Neither team are faltering defensively in general, but Brighton’s lead only lasted a number of minutes!
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
CHANCE! Summerville was one-on-one with Dunk after a quick break by West Ham. He tried cutting inside for a shot, but Dunk stood strong and managed to block the shot!
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Baleba and Minteh try and combine around the box. Baleba’s final ball was overhit, however, and Minteh was unable to control it. Goal-kick to West Ham.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The game has entered a rather dull stage, which could be the calm before the storm. Neither team are going forward with any urgency.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Now West Ham make two changes! Paqueta leaves the field of play, with a nice break to look forward to on Boxing Day due to his yellow card. He is replaced by Scarles.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Emerson Palmieri dos Santos Vladimír Coufal
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