Brighton maintain impressive start with win at West Ham

Brighton maintain impressive start with win at West Ham

Well-drilled Brighton emerged with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United.

Leandro Trossard (right) celebrates after scoring Brighton & Hove Albion’s second goal against West Ham United. (AP pic)
LONDON:
Brighton & Hove Albion maintained their impressive start to the Premier League season and piled on the misery for West Ham United with a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium today.

Alexis Mac Allister’s 22nd-minute penalty following a foul by debutant Thilo Kehrer on Danny Welbeck put Brighton ahead.

Graham Potter’s well-drilled side sealed a thoroughly deserved three points in the 66th minute when Leandro Trossard raced through to score after a slick move.

West Ham did not manage a shot on target in the first half but tried to respond late on with Tomas Soucek forcing a couple of fine saves from Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez.

West Ham, who are still without a point or a goal, and sit bottom of the table after three games, were booed off at the final whistle.

Brighton have seven points from three matches.

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