West Ham surged to the top of the Premier League with a tactically astute 3-1 victory over Brighton, whose winning start to the season went up in smoke.
Fresh from a 3-1 win over Chelsea, the Hammers played with the perfect mix of defensive resolution and attacking guile to cause an upset on the south coast. James Ward-Prowse got them up and running after an error from Aaron Webster before Jarrod Bowen doubled the lead with a mesmerising counter-attack goal.
The bulldozing Michail Antonio added a third before Pascal Gross gave Roberto De Zerbi’s previously perfect side a sniff of a comeback but David Moyes’ team stood firm under pressure with Alphonse Areola making nine saves in total.
The victory leaves them top of the Premier League – above Tottenham on goals scored – for just the eighth day in their history.
More to follow…
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Saturday 2nd September 5:00pm
Kick off 5:30pm
Brighton face a tricky start to September, starting with a home game against Newcastle next Saturday, live on Saturday Night Football with kick-off at 5.30pm. The Seagulls then travel to Manchester United on September 16 after the international break, kick-off 3pm.
West Ham face a trip to Kenilworth Road to play Luton Town on Friday, live on Sky Sports with kick-off on 8pm. The Hammers then host Manchester City on September 16 after the international break, kick-off 3pm.
Friday 1st September 7:00pm
Kick off 8:00pm
