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Brighton & Hove Albion
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Georginio Rutter cancelled out a slick opener from Jarrod Bowen as Brighton & Hove Albion salvaged a point from a 1-1 Premier League draw with West Ham United at the Amex Stadium.
Next Game: Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - Saturday, December 13 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 6 | Everton | 15 | 1 | 24 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 15 | 4 | 23 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 15 | 1 | 23 |
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Mohamed Salah latest: 'Major doubt' ahead of Inter Milan as Liverpool legend may miss out on Brighton & Hove Albion farewell
Mohamed Salah's fallout with Arne Slot and Liverpool ahead of the team's games against Inter Milan and Brighton & Hove Albion throws his farewell into doubt.19:21
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'ready' £40m bid for Brighton pass master to solve key issue
Tottenham Hotspur could soon make a £40m bid for a Brighton & Hove Albion defender as Thomas Frank seeks to bolster his rearguard ranks, according to a report.16:47
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Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as controversial Georginio Rutter strike saves Seagulls
Georginio Rutter cancelled out a slick opener from Jarrod Bowen as Brighton & Hove Albion salvaged a point from a 1-1 Premier League draw with West Ham United at the Amex Stadium.14:39
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Brighton injury news: Fabian Hurzeler issues latest update including “long-term” blow for attacker
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler delivers the latest update on the fitness of his squad, including a “long-term” injury blow.Dec 5, 14:25
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Brighton vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United.Dec 5, 10:36
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Team News: Brighton vs. West Ham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United.Dec 5, 10:24
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West Ham lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Nuno makes Lucas Paqueta decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 5, 10:14
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Brighton lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Dec 5, 10:06
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 09:31
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Carlos Baleba to Man Utd: Brighton find 'ideal' Premier League-based replacement
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly target a Premier League-based midfielder to replace Manchester United-linked Carlos Baleba.Dec 5, 00:22
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Premier League GW15 predictions: Crucial wins for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea but Man United, Liverpool both held again
Sports Mole takes on DJ and producer Shadow Child for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 15 of the 2025-26 campaign.Dec 4, 17:00
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Premier League GW15: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 15 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Dec 4, 16:25
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'targeting' two Premier League goalkeepers to replace Serie A-linked Vicario
Tottenham are reportedly considering two Premier League goalkeepers as potential options to replace Guglielmo Vicario.Dec 4, 13:59
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Leeds United transfer news: Whites in three-team battle for Norwegian sensation?
Leeds United are reportedly considering a move for Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, who is also attracting interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth.Dec 4, 12:31
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Brighton vs. West Ham: How to watch Premier League clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United.Dec 4, 07:25
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Brighton & Hove Albion 3-4 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ollie Watkins sparks Aston Villa comeback
Aston Villa fight from behind to complete a comeback 4-3 victory against a bewildered Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.Dec 3, 19:29
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Premier League GW14 predictions: Vital wins for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United in midweek contests
Sports Mole takes on The Now drummer Will Scott for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 campaign.Dec 1, 17:53
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Dec 1, 16:39
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Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs before Premier League clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston VillaDec 1, 16:26
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.Dec 1, 15:52
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