Brighton & Hove Albion continued their impressive start to the new English Premier League season with a 2-0 battering of West Ham United at the London Stadium today (August 21).

An 22nd-minute penalty from Alexis Mac Allister, after a foul by Thilo Kehrer on Danny Welbeck, put Brighton ahead.

Graham Potter’s well-drilled side sealed a thoroughly deserved three points in the 66th minute when Leandro Trossard raced through to score after a slick move.

West Ham did not manage a shot on target in the first half but tried to respond late on with Tomas Soucek forcing saves from Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez.

West Ham, still without a point or a goal, and are at the bottom of the table after three games, were booed off at the final whistle. Brighton, fourth in the standings, remain unbeaten with seven points from three matches

“The result is what we are here for. To see out some tough periods when he had to, create two goals and keep a clean sheet is pleasing,” Potter said.

“We are just focused on the next game, you can see how difficult it is with results this weekend. We are humble and we know how difficult the Premier League is. The focus is on the next game, and we will try and win that.”