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Brighton battles for Europe, West Ham fights relegation
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Brighton seeks European qualification after recent defeat.
- West Ham United remains in the relegation zone.
- Key player returns for West Ham, striker out for Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Albion will play host to West Ham United at the Amex Stadium this Sunday, seeking to recover from a recent defeat that halted their four-match unbeaten streak. This loss saw them slip to seventh place, yet they remain within two points of the Champions League qualification places. Their home form has been strong, with the team scoring at least twice in their last six league games at the Amex.
Conversely, West Ham United arrives battling against relegation, currently sitting in 18th place. Despite a recent draw against Manchester United, they have not won in their last three league matches. The Hammers have, however, shown resilience in recent away fixtures, notably winning their last three Sunday away games, though their historical record against Brighton is poor.
Both clubs are dealing with key personnel issues. Brighton's striker Stefanos Tzimas is out long-term, with Danny Welbeck expected to start. West Ham welcomes back Lucas Paquetá from suspension, a significant boost for their creativity, though Crysencio Summerville is a doubt. Defender Igor Julio is unavailable against his parent club.
