David Moyes celebrates as West Ham beat Brighton 3-1 in the Premier League at the Amex in August 2023.

West Ham beat Brighton with just 18% possession to go top of Premier League

August 26, 2023 Sports 2 Views

West Ham have moved to the top of the Premier League after beating Brighton 3-1 at the Amex on Saturday – and they did with just 18% possession.

The Seagulls had most of the ball in Saturday’s late game, but David Moyes’ men did damage on the break as they stormed into a 3-0 lead after just over an hour of play.

James Ward-Prowse put the Hammers in front after 19 minutes with his first goal for the club and his 50th in the Premier League overall.

Jarrod Bowen then made it 2-0 to the visitors following another breakaway with 58 minutes gone and Michail Antonio added another shortly after the hour mark.

Pascal Gross pulled a goal back for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, but there was no late comeback as West Ham sealed a 3-1 win which moves the east London club to the top of the table.

The victory, which follows a 3-1 win over Chelsea last weekend and a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on the opening weekend, was West Ham’s first over Brighton since April 2012.

West Ham last topped the Premier League on August 28th 2021.