BRIGHTON, England (AP) – Brighton & Hove Albion go face West Ham United this Saturday at the American Express Community Stadium as both teams dey fight to bounce back from recent disappointments in di Premier League 2024/2025 season.
Brighton currently sit 10th on di table with 48 points after dem gather only one point from di last five matches. Di Seagulls lost 4-2 to Brentford in dia last game, with João Pedro getting dismissed for a serious foul play.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler don feel di pressure from fans following di team’s poor run, as di supporters chanted, “You don’t know wetin you dey do” after di last loss. Hurzeler admit say dem made many mistakes against Brentford as dem conceded four goals for di match.
Di hope for Europa League qualification dey fade for Brighton as dem don fall nine points behind Aston Villa, who dey seventh spot. But with only one point separating dem from eighth-placed Bournemouth, dia objective for a top-eight finish still dey possible.
For West Ham, dem dey struggle for survival as dem currently sit at 17th with only 36 points. Di Hammers dey face relegation threat after dem draw 1-1 against basement club Southampton where dem concede a late equalizer.
West Ham manager Graham Potter also dey in hot seat as di team has struggled to win, only getting three wins from 13 Premier League games since he took charge in January. A point against Brighton go secure dem from relegation as Ipswich Town, di team in 18th, dey far behind with no chance to catch up.
Despite di odds, di Hammers don have some hope as dem gather five points from di last nine available against Brighton. However, di club no don win any of dia last 15 Premier League away matches when dem concede.
Brighton will miss key players, including João Pedro, wey don begin a three-match suspension, alongside Igor, Ferdi Kadioglu, Adam Webster, and others who dey injured. Hurzeler don confirm Danny Welbeck go lead di line, hope to score ten goals for di season.
West Ham also dey face injury issues as several players like Crysencio Summerville, Maxwel Cornet, and Michail Antonio no go feature. Di pressure dey mount as di team needs to pick up di pieces an show their mettle.
In di last meeting between di sides, dem play 1-1, and if dem play dis weekend like before, fans expect another tight match. Brighton want to leverage home advantage, while West Ham hope to play for pride.
