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Brighton and Hove Albion are being put to the test in an away game against West Ham United, with their defensive skills particularly scrutinized against a team renowned for set play prowess. Central to Brighton's defense is van Hecke, with Estupinan stepping in and Baleba possibly dropping deeper. Estupinan has played only 57 minutes since September, and Webster is on the bench, not fully fit. Brighton's Danny Welbeck, with a record of six goals against West Ham, could be key in the match. The game commenced with Brighton dominating possession at 74% but without scoring, echoing their last meeting in August that ended in a 3-1 defeat. Brighton is employing a back three defense, featuring Estupinan, van Hecke, and Webster, with Hinshelwood and Milner as wing-backs. The score remains 0-0, with Bowen's offside strike at 27 minutes hitting the post and Steele blocking a shot from Ward-Prowse at 28 minutes. A Brighton victory would allow them to surpass West Ham in the league standings.
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Good block by Steele from Ward-Prowse shot earns West Ham their first corner, 0-0 (28). #BHAFC #WHUBHA
Space for Soucek to find Bowen, his angled drive across Steele strikes the base of the far post, offside anyway, 0-0 (27). #BHAFC #WHUBHA
Buonanotte's deflected shot looked for a moment as if it would loop over Areola. Comfortable for the keeper in the end, 0-0 (24). #BHAFC #WHUBHA
74% possession for Brighton in a sedate start. It was similar at the Amex in August, when an error by Webster gifted West Ham an early lead. They hit Brighton on the counter to win 3-1. #BHAFC #WHUBHA
As against Tottenham, it's more of a back three (Estupinan, van Hecke, Webster) with Hinshelwood and Milner wing-backs, 0-0 (3). #BHAFC #WHUBHA
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Brighton forward Danny Welbeck has scored more Premier League goals against West Ham United than he has against any other opponent (6). Will he get another one tonight? #WHUBHA | #BHAFC https://t.co/ljxcVONm84
West Ham away is an even bigger test of Brighton’s adaptation skills than Spurs. One cd (van Hecke) against set play experts. Probably Estupinan filling in, and/or Baleba dropping deeper. #BHAFC #WHUBHA Estupinan has only played 57 mins since Sept. Webster only fit for bench.