Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face West Ham United 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:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
There's a lovely tempo to this game. Wieffer cuts onto his left foot and strikes a deflected effort straight at Areola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
West Ham look for an instant response as Bowen drives towards goal from the right flank, but Baleba covers across well to snuff out the danger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Ayari becomes Brighton's 16th different goalscorer of the season. Only Arsenal (16) have had as many.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
A PEARLER! AYARI MAKES IT 1-0 BRIGHTON! From out of nowhere, Ayari picks the ball up 30 yards from goal and whips an absolute pearler into the top-right corner. What a way to score your first Brighton goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Slick football down the right releases Wan-Bissaka on the right side of the penalty area. He pulls it back for Soucek at the near post but his flicked effort can only find the side netting. It's been an exciting start here at the Amex.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Mavropanos slides a wonderful pass through the lines into Bowen's feet who turns and sees his effort blocked on the edge of the area but replays suggest he may have been offside anyway.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
March and then Wieffer send in a couple of searching crosses in quick succession as Brighton look to stamp authority on the game. The visitors clear well on both occasions.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Brighton settling into possession in the early stages with their trademark neat passing patterns. Bouncing the ball between lines to create space. Estupinan lets fly from 30 yards but it sails far over Areola's crossbar.
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