Premier League: West Ham United and Brighton and Hove Albion (AP)
West Ham United missed out on a fourth successive Premier League victory because the festive fixtures concluded with a colorless 0-0 draw towards Brighton and Hove Albion
West Ham United missed out on a fourth successive Premier League victory because the festive fixtures concluded with a colorless 0-0 draw at residence to Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday.
Brighton would have moved above West Ham into sixth place with a victory however possibilities had been few and much between on the London Stadium with some extent apiece a good consequence.
Pascal Gross ought to have put Brighton in entrance shortly earlier than halftime however his header was saved by Alphonse Areola whereas Adam Lallana went near a late winner.
Pablo Fornals ought to have executed higher for the hosts after the break and Tomas Soucek additionally prodded an effort broad.
Ultimately West Ham, with out African Cup of Nations-bound Mohammed Kudus and injured fellow midfielder Lucas Paqueta, appeared content material to take the draw which left them in sixth spot with 34 factors from 20 video games.
Brighton’s first clear sheet of the season within the league moved them above Manchester United into seventh on purpose distinction with 31 factors.
Whereas the sport won’t dwell lengthy within the reminiscence, each side can embrace the New 12 months optimistically with European honours nonetheless potential and a problem for a top-six place within the Premier League.
“It was disappointing from our viewpoint as a result of I feel we managed the sport and created sufficient possibilities,” Brighton’s 37-year-old midfielder James Milner instructed Sky Sports activities.
“However it was a strong efficiency particularly with a few boys coming again who haven’t had an excessive amount of soccer.”
The evergreen Milner was making his 632nd Premier League look to maneuver stage with Ryan Giggs and solely Gareth Barry (653) has performed extra matches within the competitors
West Ham received the reverse fixture earlier within the season — ending a 13-match winless streak towards Brighton.
However they might not earn a primary top-flight win at residence towards the south-coast membership since 1983.
“We had a few possibilities. Tomas Soucek had an important probability,” West Ham boss David Moyes stated.
“We rode our luck a wee bit. It’s been a extremely good Christmas interval, three wins and a draw. No complaints.”
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