Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Gross stings the palms of Areola with a fierce drive as West Ham continue to frustrate Brighton and restrict them to long-range attempts.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Substitution Tomáš Souček Mohamed Saïd Benrahma
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Soucek is finally back to his feet and walks off the pitch as play resumes, with West Ham temporarily down to 10 men.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Soucek remains down, and it appears Moyes will be forced into a change here with the Czech Republic international midfielder looking dazed.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
There is a nasty collision in the Brighton penalty area as Verbruggen punches a free-kick delivery away from danger, clattering into Soucek in the process. The game is immediately stopped with both sets of players quick to call for medical attention.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
It is one-way traffic at the moment, with wave after wave of Brighton attacks streaming towards Areola's goal. This could be a tricky period of the game for the Hammers as De Zerbi's side probe for an equaliser.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Having put West Ham ahead, Ward-Prowse helps his team at the other end by making a brave block to get in the way of Gilmour's fierce first-time drive.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
It has been a good response to going behind by De Zerbi's men, though they are still yet to create a real clear-cut chance.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Ward-Prowse has scored four Premier League goals against Brighton and has only netted more against Tottenham (five).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Despite having very little of the ball, West Ham are in front and have a lead to defend.
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