(Premier League 2023/2024): Highlight Brighton - West Ham

Country music is age-old, it's usually performed with great gusto. So the line-ups, Roberto Deservi appears to have the golden touch right now, he's not afraid of the odd left-field decision. There are two alterations to the West Ham side that David Moyes fielded against Chelsea, one enforced, one out of choice. Alphonse Areola is now the first-choice goalkeeper. Ahead of him, the veteran Italian Angelo Ogbona comes in for the suspended knife again, as Kurt Zouma's partner, Emerson, is again preferred to Cresswell. Ward-Prowse, Pakatar, and here is the enterprising Antonio. This is a terrific pass from Pakatar, the weight on the pass is absolute perfection. First time he looks up, sees exactly where Antonio is, and it's right in front of him. Difficult chance on his left side, on the angle. First test, Verbruggen. Gross. Estupina. Gilmour. And his reaction tells you it's not far away. Webster discomforted by Antonio, no foul. Ward-Prowse arriving. Ward-Prowse! James Ward-Prowse scores his 50th Premier League goal and his first in the colours of West Ham United. The error by Webster, the persistence of Antonio, and the opportunism of James Ward-Prowse. He loves a goal against Brighton, and he loves playing slightly higher up as well. Last week he was very defensive. He had eight passes in the opposition half, but this is where he's more comfortable. Brilliant work from Antonio again in that lone striker role. And it's Ward-Prowse that works incredibly hard to get up from the halfway line in support. He's foiled first time, but not the second. Gilmour has Brighton seek a response. It's Ferguson on the turn! Intricate, fast play from Brighton. And fast feet from the big centre-forward, Evan Ferguson. How quick is he on the turn? Milner. Dunk. Matoma. And Matoma! Some save. Ferguson turns away in evident disappointment as Areola distinguishes himself. I'm sure they'll try and isolate him against Souffal more and more in this second period. An excellent save from Areola. March has been laid down here. Benrama. It's Jarrod Bowen! It's a big chance to double West Ham's lead. It's a huge opportunity for a man that topped a lot of the attacking stats for West Ham last season. But will they live to regret not taking one of those opportunities? Matoma. It's Gilmour. Another workhorse. Antonio. Benrama. Has to wait for support. Picks out Jarrod Bowen. And Bowen has made it two! To general delirium at the West Ham end. Smash and grab, take two. But it's as good a counter-attack as you're ever going to see. Look at the defending they've got to do. Look how many bodies they've got inside their own box. Michael Antonio has been terrific today. Plays a fabulous ball to Benrama. And he has to wait. He has to hold possession and wait for support. And when it comes, it arrives in the fashion of Jarrod Bowen, whose first touch is absolute perfection. Right into his path. And what he couldn't do ten minutes ago, he does brilliantly to guide it into the bottom corner and give West Ham a brilliant platform to win the game. At last, some potential joy for David Moyes against Brighton. Bowen. Antonio. Good spin. Three! And if it stays like this, West Ham will be going top of the table. It has been a masterclass in soaking up pressure, sparring and striking on the break. Incredible. When you play without the ball and you're playing on the counter-attack, you've got to get that first pass right. Jarrod Bowen is able to bring the ball down under no pressure and has got the ability to pick out Michael Antonio. His first touch wasn't great, but his second, third and fourth weren't bad. Gross. Smart stop. And when they're not able to get a block in, the goalkeeper's been to the rescue twice now. Depth on the corner. Dunk with the header. Nice saveable height for Arreola. David Moyes won't be pleased about this. Lewis Dunk getting a free header. Eight yards from goal. Gross. Thought about the left, tried the right and pulls one back. Maybe, just maybe, something's still there for Brighton today. This time, they don't get close enough quickly enough. Alvarez, his tired legs, unable to close down Pascal Gross quick enough. It's a really good finish. Excellent composure. Faints to go with his left, then to his right. Jal Pedro. And a lovely attempt by Veltman is dealt with supremely well by Arreola. What a save. Fabulous play down the left-hand side. West Ham have generally dealt with the 1-2 very well. Jal Pedro, Matoma. It's Ferguson! Arreola saves the day again, with the help of the crossbar. Wow, what a game he's having. His reflexes, so quick. It comes at him like a rocket from Evan Ferguson. Emerson. Bowen wants it through the middle. Bowen has it through the middle. And Jared Bowen can't apply the grand finish. Benrahma still might. Angle tightening. Down comes the curtain on West Ham's first Premier League victory ever over Brighton and Hobalby. First time that David Moyes gets to enjoy that winning feeling with the Hammers over Brighton in any competition. A reality check for the previously soaring Seagulls. West Ham, thanks to goals from Ward-Prouse, Bowen and Antonio, go top of the Premier League tonight, having won 3-1 at the Amex.