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West Ham v Brighton: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Match previews

West Ham v Brighton: match preview

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West Ham are under immense pressure before hosting Brighton. They are winless in five attempts against Graham Potter’s side and could be in the bottom three by the end of the weekend. But while Michail Antonio is out with a hamstring problem, the arrival of Tomas Soucek has raised spirits. The midfielder could make his debut against Brighton, who also have relegation concerns after a bad run. Jacob Steinberg

Saturday 3pm

Venue London Stadium

Last season West Ham 2 Brighton 2

Referee Michael Oliver

This season G19 Y62 R0 3.26 cards/game

Odds H 8-5 A 7-4 D 12-5

WEST HAM

Subs from Randolph, Martin, Ngakia, Cardoso, Balbuena, Reid, Masuaku, Soucek, Rosa, Sánchez, Ajeti

Doubtful None

Injured Antonio (hamstring, 9 Feb), Felipe Anderson (back), Fredericks (hamstring), Yarmolenko (thigh, all 24 Feb), Wilshere (hernia, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y43 R1

Form LWLDLL

Leading scorer Haller 6

BRIGHTON

Subs from Button, Steele, Murray, Schelotto, Baluta, Connolly, March, Bissouma, Montoya, Trossard

Doubtful None

Injured Duffy (calf, 8 Feb), Izquierdo (knee, 8 Feb), Burn (collarbone, 22 Feb), Balogun (thigh, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y35 R2

Form LWDLDL

Leading scorer Maupay 7