29 November 2021, 16:49 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
West Ham United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion kicks off at 20:30 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the London Stadium.
Preview West Ham United Premier League, Dec 1, 2021
Preview A disappointing 2-1 defeat against Manchester City left West Ham without a point on their visit to Manchester. In the snowstorm, Man-of-the-match, İlkay Gündoğan (33') put Manchester City in front, three minutes past the half-hour mark. The Irons had held on to the one-goal deficit until the final minute, when the second-half substitute, Fernandinho (90'), doubled the home side’s advantage. However, West Ham’s much-needed goal came a little too late. Manuel Lanzini (90'+4) struck in stoppage time to deny City the clean sheet as West Ham picked up back-to-back defeats: WWWLL. The real quality at the end was the difference. David Moyes, West Ham boss, said in his post-match interview. Man City are full of quality and good players. We did lots of good things, but when we got the chances to create a good opening or finish, we didn't take it. Moyes added. You don't come to Man City and get loads of them, but we did our best to get some. I hoped it might have helped us and it would affect them more than it did us, but when they got the goal, the worst of the snow came down. If anything, we lost our concentration a little bit, and the visuals for the ball were difficult. It was difficult conditions, but I was happy to play the game. We all wanted it to be played. Moyes concluded. Despite the defeat, West Ham remains in 4th place, having picked up 23 points after 7W, 2D, and 4L. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Michail Antonio is expected on Wednesday against Brighton.
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League, Dec 1, 2021
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion also held on to their place (8th) after a goalless draw against Leeds United at Falmer Stadium over the weekend. Its frustrating, but that can happen sometimes in football. Graham Potter said right after the game. You've got to look at the overall performance from the players, which was fantastic. They played really well, created chances, they were brave because the way Leeds defend, you have to use your spare man, which is usually your center-backs. He continued. I thought they did that well. I'm really happy with the way the team played. I'll ask for the same again, the same level of effort. The same level of personality, the same level of courage. Graham Potter reiterated. With 18 points from 4W, 6D, and 3L, the club remains without a win in five games: LDDLD. For this game, the Seagulls could remain with the 4—2—3—1 formation, which saw Maupay at the top of the design against Leeds United.