The Hammers, who lost 3-0 at Chelsea on Monday night, have dropped down into 10th position in the table, while Brighton currently sit 17th, just two points clear of the relegation zone.
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A crowd of 2,000 Hammers supporters saw their side take a deserved first-half lead through Tomas Soucek at the London Stadium.
The Hammers have a dreadful record against this today’s opponents in recent times, but go into this game sitting above them in the table for the first time since March 2009.
Both teams finished last season in the bottom half of the division and will be looking to kick off the 2020-21 campaign in winning style.
Dean Smith’s side pulled off a priceless victory over Arsenal on Tuesday night to climb out of the relegation zone, but their plight remains perilous with only goal difference keeping them out of the bottom three.
As for the visitors, they travel to the London Stadium knowing that maximum points are likely required if they want to keep pace with the teams above them who are chasing a Champions League spot.
West Ham dropped into the relegation zone in the Premier League after squandering a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 with Brighton on Saturday.
David Moyes will be looking to get one over on one of his former clubs this afternoon when West Ham United welcome Everton to the London Stadium in the Premier League.
Defending champions Manchester City have started the new Premier League campaign with a 5-0 victory over West Ham United in Saturday’s fixture at the London Stadium.
Manchester United fell to their third Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday as West Ham United ran out convincing 3-1 victors at the London Stadium.
West Ham United have ended Chelsea’s 100 per cent start to the new Premier League by holding the Blues to a goalless draw in Sunday’s clash at the London Stadium.
The 30-year-old, who was considered one of the main challengers to gold medallist, Wayde van Niekerk and is a national icon, had also been ordered to withdraw from Monday’s opening round of the 200m.
He also said he has no issue showing respect to under-pressure American sprinter Justin Gatlin, after his 100m victory a few days ago.
Gatlin silenced the London Stadium with his surprise triumph, spoiling Bolt’s farewell to claim his first World Athletics Championships gold medal since 2005.
“My aim is to win in London. I want to retire on a winning note,” the sprinting legend said.