West Ham vs Brighton: Marko Arnautovic rescues point for Hammers

Re-live the action from the London Stadium

West Ham: A look back at 2018

Marko Arnautovic's quickfire double rescued West Ham from another defeat by bogey side Brighton.

The Hammers were staring at a fourth loss in four meetings with Brighton since they were promoted after goals from Dale Stephens and Shane Duffy put the visitors in charge.

But two goals in two minutes from Austrian forward Arnautovic lifted the hoodoo as West Ham snatched a 2-2 draw.

All the goals came in the space of 12 second-half minutes of a contest which came to life after Brighton struck from two corners. Re-live the action below:

What time does it start?

West Ham vs Brighton kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:45.

Independent Sport will also keep you up to date with all the goals via our live blog.

Player to watch

Marko Arnautovic: Injury has slowed the Austrian strikers’ season but nevertheless he still has five goals and two assists to his name in 14 appearances. Labelled by many as the best player outside the top six, Arnautovic brings a huge threat against any side in the division.

Form guide

West Ham: LWLWWW

Brighton: WDLLLW

Odds

West Ham to win: 10/11

Brighton to win: 13/4

Draw: 5/2

Prediction

West Ham 3-1 Brighton: Brighton are a very different side away from home and have struggled when visiting teams. West Ham were poor against Burnley but with that loss aside, they’re still on good form. I’m confident they’ll respond and I think they’ll win this one.

Key Points

• West Ham: Fabianski, Zabaleta, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Snodgrass, Obiang, Rice, Felipe Anderson, Carroll, Arnautovic
• Brighton: Button, Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Bernardo, March, Stephens, Propper, Locadia, Gross, Murray
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh (Lancashire)

[2 January 2019 16:01 · Jack Watson]

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