Brighton vs West Ham

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Brighton & Hove Albion will aim to preserve their perfect beginning to the new Premier League season as they prepare to host West Ham United at the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday evening.

West Ham United, looking for retribution after a heavy 4-0 defeat on the South Coast in March, will face Brighton & Hove Albion. Last season, Brighton achieved their best-ever Premier League finish, securing sixth place and their inaugural qualification for European competition. The new season has seen Brighton make an impressive start, securing victories in their first two matches against Luton Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, both with commanding 4-1 scorelines.

In their initial post-Moises Caicedo era game, Brighton emerged triumphant against Wolverhampton Wanderers. They swiftly scored through a brilliant Kaoru Mitoma goal, two goals from Solly March, and a goal by in-form left-back Pervis Estupinan, all within the first 55 minutes. Hwang Hee-chan pulled a goal back for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final half-hour.

Under Roberto De Zerbi's management, Brighton now holds the top spot in the Premier League table. They have become the 53rd distinct club to lead the top-flight standings. Brighton has collected 55 Premier League points, outperforming all but five teams, since the appointment of the Italian manager to replace Graham Potter last October. Throughout this period, Brighton has won 16 of their 34 matches.

Brighton is set to participate in the Europa League group stage. However, their immediate focus is on back-to-back home matches against West Ham and Newcastle United, commencing with Saturday's game against West Ham. Brighton has dominated their recent league encounters with West Ham, prevailing in their last three meetings with an aggregate score of 9-1. With the prospect of securing victories in their first three matches of a new league season for the first time in over ten years, Brighton is confident about their chances on Saturday.

Despite the absence of last season's captain Declan Rice, West Ham has managed to secure four points from their initial two league matches. They drew 1-1 with Bournemouth and secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Chelsea with 10 players at home. James Ward-Prowse, a summer signing, contributed two assists on his debut, assisting Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio on either side of a Carney Chukwuemeka equalizer. Although Aguerd was red-carded with over 20 minutes remaining, Lucas Paqueta sealed a last-minute penalty kick to secure the win.

David Moyes' team arrives at Saturday's match after a 12-game Premier League streak without a victory against Brighton, having drawn and lost six matches each. Their most recent victory against Brighton dates back to April 2012 when they achieved a resounding 6-0 win in the Championship.

The upcoming clash between Brighton and West Ham promises to be a captivating encounter that holds the potential to significantly impact the Premier League standings. Both teams have shown their mettle in the recent past, making this match a crucial fixture for their respective ambitions. Brighton, under the strategic guidance of their manager, has been striving to solidify their position in the mid-table and distance themselves from the relegation battle. The team's possession-based style of play and emphasis on creating scoring opportunities could pose a challenge to West Ham's defense.

On the other side, West Ham enters the match with a fervent desire to secure a place in European competitions. Having displayed a balanced blend of attacking prowess and defensive resilience, they've been a force to reckon with this season. With players like Declan Rice orchestrating the midfield and an array of attacking options at their disposal, West Ham could exploit any weaknesses in Brighton's defensive setup. Their ability to counter swiftly and capitalize on set-pieces might prove to be decisive factors in this matchup.