West Ham high Premier League desk after away-day masterclass
Brighton, who had topped the desk after two 4-1 wins of their opening two video games, dominated possession and registered 26 makes an attempt on objective, however West Ham made probably the most of what little possession they needed to seize the win.
Antonio had the sport’s first effort on the right track within the sixth minute as he latched on to an ideal angled cross from Lucas Paqueta, however his shot lacked energy and was simply saved by keeper Bart Verbruggen, who was making his debut for Brighton.
The new keeper solely managed to maintain his clear sheet intact for 19 minutes as Antonio pressured Adam Webster right into a poor back-pass earlier than feeding the ball to Ward-Prowse, who bundled it dwelling on the second try. The objective was his first since arriving from Southampton in August and his fiftieth general within the Premier League.
Bowen added the second within the 58th minute, controlling a superb cross-field cross from Said Benrahma earlier than swiftly tucking the ball dwelling on the foot of the far submit.
Excelling within the lone striker position, Antonio rifled dwelling a low drive to make it 3-0 5 minutes later, however Pascal Gross drilled a low shot into the far nook to make it 3-1 within the 81st minute to throw Brighton a lifeline.
Brighton had loads of probabilities late on, however keeper Alphonse Areola pulled off some excellent saves because the Hammers held on to report their first Premier League win over the Seagulls on the thirteenth try.
West Ham are degree with Tottenham and Arsenal on seven factors and high the standings on objectives scored. Brighton slipped to fourth on six factors.