[Albion] West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

West Ham v Albion

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: London Stadium
Date: Sunday 27th December 2020
Kick-off: 14:15 GMT
Referee: Simon Hooper
Assistants: Matthew Jones, Derek Eaton
Fourth Official: Lee Mason
VAR: Andy Madley
Additional VAR: Andy Halliday
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TEAM NEWS

West Ham forward Michail Antonio, who hasn't played in December because of a hamstring injury, will be assessed ahead of the game.

Midfielder Manuel Lanzini could return after sitting out the defeat at Chelsea on Monday with a hamstring strain.

Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey, who missed the draw with Sheffield United, has not yet recovered from a minor hamstring problem.

But the Seagulls have no new injuries ahead of the busy Christmas period.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

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  [*=left]The last three meetings between the sides have all been draws.
  [*=left]West Ham haven't beaten Brighton in any of the last six meetings (D3, L2), with a 6-0 Championship win in 2012 their most recent victory.
  [*=left]The last two meetings at West Ham have produced a total of 10 goals.
  [*=left]Brighton have scored eight Premier League goals at the London Stadium, their highest number of goals at an away ground.

West Ham

• 
  [*=left]Victory would give West Ham their highest points tally after 15 fixtures of a Premier League campaign since 2014-15.
  [*=left]In their 3-0 defeat at Chelsea on Monday, West Ham failed to register a single shot on target for the first time in a Premier League game this season.
  [*=left]The Hammers have hit the woodwork nine times this season, more than any other top-flight team.
  [*=left]West Ham manager David Moyes' last win over Brighton came in January 2002, with Preston North End in the FA Cup.
  [*=left]Winger Robert Snodgrass has scored five goals and had three assists in 10 appearances against Brighton in all competitions.
  [*=left]Jarrod Bowen has been substituted 13 times in the Premier League this season, more than any other player.

Albion

• 
  [*=left]Brighton have won just one of their last 12 Premier League games (D6, L5).
  [*=left]But their last four Premier League victories - two of which have been this season - have come away from home.
  [*=left]Danny Welbeck has scored four goals in all competitions against West Ham.
  [*=left]Welbeck is aiming to score in consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time since February 2016.
  [*=left]Leandro Trossard has hit the woodwork four times, more than any other player in the Premier League this season.

Graham Potter's West Ham Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqSqOnww9FE

 

[Dick Head]

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[TomandJerry]

Beat me to it.

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[DumLum]

For the minority of us that don't use streams or have Sky/BT sports...but do have sky.

I'm really looking forward to seeing us live for the first time this season on Sky One!

 

[GT49er]

Our usual three points from the irons, please. Bunch of tossers, even if they are punching above their weight this season.

 

[Swansman]

Expect nothing, hoping for a point, would be very happy with a win. Losing 3-2 with a goal or two from Trossard/Connolly/Maupay would be almost as good as a 0-0.

 

[Justice]

Expect nothing, hoping for a point, would be very happy with a win. Losing 3-2 with a goal or two from Trossard/Connolly/Maupay would be almost as good as a 0-0.

Someones been on the green

 

[Justice]

Playing West Ham with no Glenn Murray

 

[Swansman]

Someones been on the green

Nope.. unfortunately. But giving the attacking players some confidence could be equally important as a point.

 

[Steve in Japan]

Looking forward to WHU doing the decent thing and coughing up the customary 1 - 3 points.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Is Izzy available for selection?


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[Goldstone1976]

Is Izzy available for selection?


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One of my all time favourite bits of fan video recordings came from an Irons fan at the Amex:: “He’s only f***ing done it again”

 

[nwgull]

No Tariq Lamptey again, according to Naylor. Hamstring.

 

[Perfidious Albion]

We are not the same team without Lamtey.....

I am trying to remain cool about this one, sit back, watch tv enjoy it as a game and not be too disappointed if , or when, we lose.... do you think I will succeed in that?

 

[DumLum]

Will we see Andone today?

 

[Stat Brother]

I take it the fasination with players who most definitely aren't going to play is because everyone else is shite.

 

[zefarelly]

No Tariq Lamptey again, according to Naylor. Hamstring.

I fear this will be the norm for a highly strung sprinter sadly.

Obviously hoping for a much needed win but don't think GP will pick a side to grind it out. . That's for another thread.

 

[BNthree]

One of my all time favourite bits of fan video recordings came from an Irons fan at the Amex:: “He’s only f***ing done it again”

In a voice that sounds like a hammed up Eastenders extra! It is a superb moment!

 

[Beach Hut]

So excited

 

[Billy the Fish]

Lots of possession that goes nowhere, slow laboured build up, concede from a set piece, concede from a deflection. 2-0 West Ham