West Ham vs Brighton

West Ham United will be aiming to react strongly from their disappointing defeat to Burnley with a win as they host Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening.

The Hammers were beaten 2-0 at Turf Moor on Sunday, and will be looking to rekindle some of the form that has seen them climb up the Premier League table in recent months.

Brighton have got four points from their past two games against Arsenal and Everton, with the Seagulls edging the latter in the side's last game.

Back in October, a Glenn Murray goal was enough as Brighton edged West Ham 1-0 at the Amex Stadium.

Glenn Murray's goal celebrations back on 5 October, as Brighton edged the Hammers (Eurosport)

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Team News

West Ham are having somewhat of an injury crisis, and they could hand a debut to new signing Samir Nasri on Wednesday.

Pablo Zabaleta could make a return from illness, but striker Javier Hernandez is still out with a hamstring injury.

Brighton winger Jose Izquierdo should be fit enough for the visitors after a month out with a knee problem.

Anthony Knockaert is back in the squad after being left out of the win over Everton, but goalkeeper Mat Ryan and winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh are both unavailable because of the Asian Cup.

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The Managers

West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini on the Nasri signing: "He has been working very hard here in recent weeks to build up his fitness and condition after a long period without playing, and he is now very determined to return to his best.

"Samir will give us another dimension in our attacking play. He is a very technical player, with excellent quality on the ball, and the ability to create big moments in important matches."

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton: "I think always the biggest challenge is the complacency...

"We are still in our second season in the division - still the aim has to be about making sure we maintain Premier League status; allow ourselves to develop and grow as a club."

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Match Stats

- West Ham have lost five and won just one of their seven top-flight games versus Brighton.

- The Irons' last victory over the Seagulls was a 6-0 Championship win at Upton Park in 2012.

- Felipe Anderson has scored seven goals for the Hammers in his previous 10 league appearances.

- Brighton's victory over Everton on Saturday ended a four-match winless run for Chris Hughton's men.

- Glenn Murray has scored six goals against West Ham - which is more for than against any other Premier League side for the striker.

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Betting Odds

West Ham United: 19/20

Draw: 13/5

Brighton & Hove Albion: 16/5