Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
WHAT A STOP! Areola makes a vital stop to deny Veltman's fierce volley as Brighton threaten to further close the deficit. That could have really set up a grandstand finish.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Gross has now scored 27 Premier League goals for Brighton, more than any other player in the club's history.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
The home fans want a penalty as the ball comes off Coufal's hand as the right-back tried to block a cross, but again the referee waves play on.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Daniel William John Ings
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Substitution Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez Pablo Fornals Malla
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
CROSSBAR! West Ham are inches away from a fourth as another quick counter sees Benrahma and Ward-Prowse combine. The latter then smashes a cross in, and Verbruggen is forced to beat away. However, it deflects off Dunk, and comes off the top of the woodwork.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Moyes brings on centre-back Kehrer for Antonio in a defensive change as West Ham look to see the game out.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Areola makes a comfortable save to his right to deny Gross' shot from outside the box.
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