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      Brighton 1 West Ham 3: Hammers finally banish Seagulls demons in incredible fashion to go top of table

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      WEST HAM and David Moyes banished their Brighton demons in incredible fashion to move to the top of the table.The Hammers had never beaten Brighton in the Premier League before this weekend, but it was 13th time lucky for the east Londoners.
      James Ward-Prowse netted his first West Ham goalCredit: Getty
      Jarrod Bowen made it 2-0Credit: Reuters
      Michail Antonio wrapped up the points with a thirdCredit: Reuters
      It was West Ham’s first win over Brighton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      West Ham may be top for just a matter of hours, but considering a chaotic summer and slow start caused so much damage a year ago – this is some start.
      The Amex was the site of one of Moyes’ lowest moments at West Ham when Roberto De Zerbi’s side battered the Irons 4-0 last season.
      But how different this felt – a clinical away performance inspired at first by James Ward-Prowse’s first West Ham goal. 
      There was then some brilliant counter-attacking from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio after the break before some good old grit following Pascal Gross’ late goal.
      All that against arguably the best Brighton side they will have faced compared to their last 12 attempts.
      Moyes admitted that preparing to face De Zerbi’s side had left him with a thumping headache this week.
      The plan the Scot had crafted after days of deliberation was to frustrate and hit quickly – and how it worked.
      There was almost an early lead through Antonio, after Lucas Paqueta slipped a wonderful low ball into the path of the striker, who sent a limp shot at Seagulls debutant Bart Verbruggen, surprisingly selected ahead of Jason Steele by De Zerbi.
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      After two warning shots, Brighton tried to turn the screw as West Ham sat in.
      But the most the Seagulls could produce was a low shot from Billy Gilmour which fizzed wide of the near post after a spell of pressure.
      West Ham were sitting and waiting for a mistake and were ready to pounce when one came.
      Ward-Prowse, hugely energetic in the middle, raced in to cut out Adam Webster’s pass and thumped a ball forward for Antonio to chase down the left.
      As the summer signing made a dash for the box, Webster was making things worse as he was left in a heap by West Ham’s No9.
      Antonio drove into the area and squared for Ward-Prowse who managed to turn the ball home after his first effort had struck Gilmour’s back.
      After two assists on his debut last week this was an example of why Moyes pushed so hard to sign the 28-year-old.
      After Evan Ferguson almost levelled things up with a shot at Alphonse Areola on the turn, Ward-Prowse was back throwing himself in front of shots in the Hammers penalty box.
      Brighton were struggling to find a way through West Ham’s block, but the Hammers then lost a crucial brick in their wall when Tomas Soucek was forced off after being punched in the head by Verbruggen as the two contested a dangerous Ward-Prowse free-kick.
      They soldiered on without the Czech, however.
      Debutant Edson Alvarez was just as impressive alongside Ward-Prowse, calm and composed in possession.
      West Ham’s new midfield is looking rather sharp, but Brighton are still looking to rebuild their own following the sale of Moises Caicedo.
      For all their neat possession, the Seagulls were struggling to create their usual abundance of chances.
      Ferguson, the towering teenage striker, looked their most like source of a leveller and saw an early second half header palmed away well by Areola.
      The Hammers were struggling to keep the ball but still posed a threat on the break, with Bowen prodding an effort wide of the far post and Emerson clipping the top of the crossbar.
      They were warnings ignored by Brighton.
      As the Seagulls overplayed on the edge of West Ham’s box, the visitors seized their moment.
      Antonio collected the ball in the left-back spot and played forward to Benrahma on his own down the left.
      The Algerian curled a stunner of a pass over for Bowen, who cushioned it with his first touch and rolled home West Ham’s second with his next.
      Moyes jumped for joy and came close to repeating his jig from Prague on the touchline while De Zerbi was hopping mad.
      He was leaping into the air again just six minutes later when Antonio joined the party, collecting from Bowen before holding off and turning Webster – again – and finishing well.
      West Ham came within a whisker of adding a brilliant fourth through Ward-Prowse, before Gross rifled in Brighton’s 81st minute consolation.
      Brighton threw everything forward to try and created a nervy finish but Areola made a string of superb late stops to just keep the Seagulls at bay.
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      Everton 0 Wolves 1: Misery for rock-bottom Toffees as Kalajdzic snatches late win after Sa’s save-of-season contender

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      WOLVES substitute Sasa Kalajdzic scored a late winner two minutes after coming off the bench as Everton manager Sean Dyche’s decision to turn to some new faces produced a depressingly familiar outcome.The Toffees dominated this Premier League match – having 15 shots – but remain goalless and pointless in the 270 minutes they have played so far this season, as the visitors scored with their only effort on target in the 87th minute.
      Sasa Kalajdzic netted a winner against EvertonCredit: Reuters
      The defeat leaves Sean Dyche’s side rock bottom of the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Fans streaming out of Goodison had seen it all before as recently as a fortnight ago when a similar performance against Fulham also saw them lose 1-0 as they endured their worst start to a season since 1990-91.
      But the supporters in old gold did not care as they headed back down the M6 celebrating their first win of the campaign – secured by a player making only his third appearance after rupturing his ACL in his first match last season – and their third in succession at Goodison Park for the first time.
      It was bizarre to see the game touted as a must-win fixture for both sides with almost a week still left in August but such is the anticipated struggles of the two clubs, who were only lifted out of the last two places in the table by Luton’s defeat at Chelsea on Friday, it did take on the appearance of a “relegation six-pointer”.
      Wolves boss Gary O’Neil will have taken some satisfaction from the result, having seen his final match as Bournemouth manager on the final day of last season end in a 1-0 defeat which kept Everton up late on for the second campaign running.
      The visitors effected a classic smash-and-grab as they were second-best for the majority of the game but benefited from their opponents’ toothlessness.
      It was tough on Everton, who were energised by Dyche’s decision to put his faith in youth to some degree.
      The two loudest cheers at the pre-match team announcement were for Lewis Dobbin and Jarrad Branthwaite, aged 20 and 21 respectively, and they responded in kind with the sort of performances fans have been craving for too long: determined, committed and, in places, vibrant.
      Dobbin offered an attacking thrust from the left side of midfield, much needed in the absence of the injured Dwight McNeil, while Branthwaite brought a degree of assuredness – courtesy of a loan spell in Dutch football at PSV Eindhoven – alongside James Tarkowski. His 6ft 5in height was an added bonus in both penalty areas.
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      Dyche took what might be considered the bold option of starting the pair – and Arnaut Danjuma up front – when he could have stuck with experienced centre-back Michael Keane and brought in Neal Maupay for the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin but the former Burnley boss had presumably seen enough of what they offered and decided it was not enough.
      It helped inject some early urgency into the game but it soon became apparent the team was treading a familiar path.
      The running of Danjuma, centrally, and Dobbin, wide left, gave the appearance of being more threatening but the lack of cutting edge remained a problem.
      Even when Danjuma was put through by Amadou Onana in the 14th minute, he looked offside and when Jose Sa tipped his shot onto the post, the flag went up.
      Tarkowski sliced wildly into the side-netting after Sa could only parry a shot from Dobbin from James Garner’s fierce drive into the box, Branthwaite headed over an Ashley Young free-kick and Danjuma volleyed wide from Nathan Patterson’s hanging cross.
      Right-back Patterson’s improvement after two poor games added an extra dimension to Everton’s play but – without a spearhead – they failed to capitalise on his deliveries into the box.
      Danjuma and Branthwaite, who headed into the arms of Sa, continued the tale of missed chances and it appeared recent history would repeat itself when Fabio Silva turned home Pedro Neto’s with Wolves’ first shot on target in the 57th minute but Everton were spared by the offside flag.
      Encouraged, Silva then fired wide with only Jordan Pickford to beat after getting a run on Tarkowski.
      Sa denied Danjuma and then, equally brilliantly, Abdoulaye Doucoure after the midfielder’s misjudged diving header bounced up and was tipped over.
      Everton’s £15million summer signing Youssef Chermiti was given his first 25 minutes for his new club but it was Doucoure who continued to look the most threatening breaking from midfield and yet another offside decision kept the match goalless after he had cut inside on his left foot.
      Then came the sucker punch as Kalajdzic made the sort of impact inside 120 seconds which Everton have failed to do for 18 months as he rose highest to glance in Pedro Neto’s hanging, inswinging cross.
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      Arsenal vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Arteta’s men host Cottagers in Premier League London derby – latest updates

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      ARSENAL face their next test in the Premier League this season against Fulham – and the action unfolds TODAY! The Gunners picked up six points from six to start the season but haven’t been at their best in both games.
      While the Cottagers were badly beaten 3-0 at home to West London rivals Brentford last weekend.

      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Not televised in the UK

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      Bournemouth 0 Tottenham 2: Maddison inspires Spurs to win with first goal and brilliantly hits back at X-rated chants

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      YOU had to admire the ballsiness of the Bournemouth fans picking on James Maddison.The England star was running this game and had just given Spurs an early lead.
      James Maddison opened his account for Tottenham against BournemouthCredit: Getty
      Dejan Kulusevski grabbed Spurs’ second goalCredit: Getty
      Yet some home supporters here at the Vitality still saw fit to goad the 26-year-old.
      First came a chant of “Southgate’s right, you’re f***ing sh***” as he waited to take a corner.
      Then, as he had a sip of water during a break in play, an individual in red and black had a rant at Maddison from the stands.
      The midfielder just smiled, squirted his water bottle and pointed to the scoreboard.
      It was a bold strategy, calling out the playmaker, especially when he was playing so well.
      Safe to say it did not work out, as Maddison once again proved how perfect he is for this Ange Postecoglou system.
      And why, at just £45million when other midfielders are going for more than double that, he may well be the bargain of the summer.
      Dejan Kulusevski wrapped this win up with his first goal of the season after the break, taking Postecoglou’s points tally from his opening three games as Spurs chief to an impressive seven.
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      Maddison had been an injury doubt for this game, having hurt his knee in last week’s excellent 2-0 win over Manchester United.
      He had performed admirably in that victory too, having grabbed a pair of assists on the opening-day draw at Brentford.
      But he shook off any doubts about his fitness to start here in the driving rain coming in off the Channel.
      And once again he looked in tip-top condition, causing Andoni Iraola’s side problems every time he got the ball.
      Though he should have opened his account for Spurs earlier than he did.
      Neto’s horror kickout hit Maddison who, after exchanging passes with Son Heung-min, had the goal at his mercy but could not beat the Cherries keeper.
      The ball deflected up into the air but Richarlison could not turn home the rebound, summing up his luck in front of goal so far.
      Yet shortly after, on 17 minutes, Maddison did find the back of the net to complete a well-worked move involving Postecoglou’s exciting, new midfield three.
      Yves Bissouma, who was excellent again, gave the ball to Manchester United-slayer Pape Sarr.
      The young Frenchman sent an inch-perfect pass through to Maddison, who had timed his run well, and the Three Lions man turned it home.
      It extended his terrific run of form away from home in the Premier League, with this his 18th goal involvement in his last 20 fixtures on the road, with that figure equally split between goals and assists.
      That statistic only served to make Bournemouth fans’ taunts even more silly.
      And though it is true that Southgate has taken a long time to be convinced by Maddison, he is a big part of his plans now.
      He will only become more of a permanent fixture in the national squad with the way he is playing under new boss Postecoglou too.
      It was nothing but love from the travelling Spurs supporters though, who sang songs of praise for their new No10 as well as their manager.
      Maddison could have had a couple of assists before the break when teeing up Richarlison, but the luckless Brazilian could not take either chance.
      The first saw him cleverly nutmeg Lloyd Kelly and round the goalkeeper, but the ball was intercepted and then cleared away just as he was about to pull the trigger.
      The ex-Everton man, who netted just one Premier League goal last term, then headed into the side netting from Maddison corner.
      Postecoglou was then raging with Richarlison as he failed to control a pass from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, and Bournemouth threatened a late leveller just before the break.
      Vicario had to be at full stretch to repel Ryan Christie fizzer from distance.
      Then, after Spurs had carelessly lost possession, Philip Billing – who now prefers to be called just Philip due to personal reasons – fired narrowly wide with the last kick of the half.
      Spurs’ nervy spell continued for a short period after the interval too.
      Antoine Semenyo curled a shot into the side netting.
      While Richarlison suddenly could not string a pass together, and was struggling to control the ball too.
      At one point he lost possession with no one around him, and then petulantly hacked down Illia Zabarnyi straight after, for which he was rightly booked.
      Postecoglou had seen enough and hooked him on the hour. 
      But unlike last week against United, there was no angry reaction from the Brazilian on the subs’ bench.
      Son pushed up top and within three minutes, it was 2-0.
      The impressive Destiny Udogie set it up, playing a one-two with Son, before cutting back for Kulusevski to steer home.
      Sub Ivan Perisic was perhaps lucky not to be sent off when shoving Max Aarons away in the face, but VAR looked at it and backed up ref Tim Robinson’s lenient on-field decision.
      But Bournemouth, watched on by owner Bill Foley, could have no complaints about the result as the rain poured down and thunder and lightning even broke out.
      It could have been more as Maddison drilled wide, before coming off to a chorus of boos from the home crowd and cheers from the travelling support.
      The ex-Leicester man had said on telly before the game that “When Ange Postecoglou talks, you believe what he’s saying. It’s non-negotiable. You have to play his football”.
      Maddison is playing the Aussie’s style to a T and causing opposing teams all kinds of problems, no matter what their fans shout at him.
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      Chelsea 3-0 Luton LIVE RESULT: Nicholas Jackson nets first goal for Blues in win after Sterling’s stunning double

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      RAHEEM STERLING scored a stunning double as Chelsea defeated Luton 3-0.And Nicholas Jackson opened up his Blues account to complete the rout.
      £115m British record signing Moises Caicedo made his first start for the club as Chelsea won at home in the Premier League for the first time since March.

      Result: Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Enzo Fernandez, Caicedo, Chilwell, Gusto, Jackson, Sterling, Gallagher
      Luton XI: Kaminski, Burke, Lockyer, Bell, Kabore, Barkley, Nakamba, Chong, Giles, Adebayo, Morris

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      Harsh lessons of life at the top
      Luton were under no illusions that life in the Premier League was going to be a world away from the Championship.
      Two heavy defeats may give the impression that The Hatters were not at the races in both games, but it does not tell the whole tale.
      As they showed appreciation for their travelling fans, Rob Edwards will need to get his side to dust themselves off and refocus for the visit of West Ham to Kenilworth Road.
      There is a long season ahead.
      Credit: Getty
      Jackson has moment to remember
      For all his running off the ball and movement into the channels, you often thought it would only be a matter of time before Nicolas Jackson was to get his first Chelsea goal.
      Despite this, it can play on the mind of a striker when they are drawing blanks in games.
      Scoring his first goal, in front of the Chelsea crowd at Stamford Bridge, will be a moment to remember for Nicolas Jackson.
      Credit: AP
      Pochettino seals first win as Chelsea boss
      After two tricky fixtures to start their season, Mauricio Pochettino will be relieved to have got all three points here today.
      It will give them something to build on and take the pressure of the media grilling the manager away from him.
      They will face tougher opponents than Luton this season but you can only beat what is put in front of you.
      Both the players and manager are gelling as a unit, getting to know each other and this victory this evening is a foundation to build on.
      Sterling performance by Raheem
      When Chelsea were seemingly lacking options in the final third, Raheem Sterling showed his quality against Luton today.
      His first goal was a moment of individual brilliance, running at The Hatters’ defence, beating them and scoring.
      Sterling’s second goal put the game to bed, giving Chelsea some breathing space in the game.

      FT: Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      Another tough away trip for Rob Edwards’ side.
      Chelsea managed to make their dominance count with two second half goals to add to Sterling’s first half strike.
      Luton could do with a home game now to try and get their first points of the Premier League season.

      FT: Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      The referee puts Luton out of their misery.
      Chelsea get their first win of the campaign and under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      The score suggests a comfortable win for The Blues and they have dominated possession throughout.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      90+2. The visitors will need to dust themselves off after two defeats on the road against sides who would expect to feature in the top half of the table.
      Chelsea are happy to knock the ball around and keep possession now.
      They will not want to concede any consolation goals now.
      Sterling comes off for Burstow.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      90. Lockyer is caught late by Maatsen.
      The referee immediately produces a yellow card for the substitute.
      We are going to have an additional four minutes added.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      88. Considering Todd Boehly has spent nearly £1bn on transfers since coming to the club, anyone bar Chelsea fans would struggle to recognise anyone on their bench.
      For that spend you would expect some more high profile names.
      All Pochettino will be focussed on right now is the scoreline and the three points they will be picking up this evening.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      86. Luton seem to be lacking that bit of quality and composure in the final third.
      It could be The Hatters undoing when it comes to their struggles to remain in the Premier League.
      You cannot fault their work rate, but sadly there are no points awarded for that.
      Chilwell comes off for Maatsen.
      Credit: EPA
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      84. Chelsea come forward once again and ball is crossed into the path of Gallagher who gets a shot away.
      It is a routine save for Kaminski.
      He should be doing far better with a chance in such a good position.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      82. Luton are having a little spell of dominance in the Chelsea penalty area.
      Morris eventually gets a shot away as the ball drops to him but it is deflected wide for a corner.
      Jackson is coming off for Ugochukwu.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      80. Luton haven’t downed tools here and still trying to get forward.
      They just haven’t really tested Sanchez, lacking that final pass in th attacking third.
      Gusto is penalised for a foul on Ogbene.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      78. The Hatters need to be careful they don’t leak anymore late goals like they did at Brighton now.
      Brown goes in heavy on Disasi and is shown a yellow card.
      The Chelsea player is up and able to continue, much to the relief of Mauricio Pochettino.
      Chelsea 3-0 Luton
      76. Sterling attacks down the right wing and fizzes a ball across the six yard box.
      Jackson slides in and gets a boot to it, to put the ball in the back of the net.
      The striker gets his first Chelsea goal.
      Credit: Getty
      Goal – Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
      Chelsea 2-0 Luton
      74. Brown picks the ball up and runs towards the Chelsea goal.
      He is hauled down by Fernandez who is trying to track back.
      The Argentinian is shown a yellow card to huge cheers from the away end.
      Chelsea 2-0 Luton
      72. Fernandez is brought down as he turns towards the Luton goal.
      They have a free kick about twenty-five yards out in a dangerous position.
      Three players are stood over the ball, debating who will take it.
      Fernandez strikes it but the effort is always curling away from the goal.
      Chelsea 2-0 Luton
      70. Stamford Bridge breathes a huge sigh of relief.
      Chelsea have finally got a second goal to give them a cushion that their dominance has been crying out for.
      Sterling had lost his marker in the box and the cross found him, he stroked it home unchallenged.
      Goal – Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
      Chelsea 1-0 Luton
      68. Jackson makes a good run into the channel and is found well.
      He seems to wait for the ideal opportunity to get a shot away and that time doesn’t exist in this league.
      The striker steps inside and lets fly with his left foot but it is easily blocked by the Luton defender.
      Credit: Getty
      Chelsea 1-0 Luton
      66. If the score stays as it is, you could not argue that Chelsea would be deserving of the three points.
      However, many other teams would see The Blues inability to put the game to bed as a weakness to be exploited.
      Sterling is played in but his first touch is poor and it takes him very wide and his effort is scuffed wide of the far post.
      Chelsea 1-0 Luton
      64. Sterling is released down the right and he finds Chilwell running into the box.
      This time he lets rip with his right foot but Burke does brilliantly to block the effort.
      Great defending by the Luton man.
      Chelsea 1-0 Luton
      62. The visiting fans have been lifted by that effort.
      It was a bizarre save from Sanchez as he seemed to be trying to swot the ball away but somehow caught it.
      Just goes to show if Chelsea do not kill this game off, there is always the danger of a Luton goal.
      Chelsea 1-0 Luton
      60. Chelsea are starting to knock on the door a little more in these early stages of the second half.
      They know the next goal is vital in this game.
      Luton counter attack and Giles strikes at goal, Sanchez somehow manages to save, very unconventionally.
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      Sheffield United vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Blades host Premier League champions

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      MANCHESTER CITY take on Sheffield United this weekend as they look to make it three Premier League wins out of three. The Blades, however, could slide to a third successive defeat, after tight losses to Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

      Kick-off time: 2pm BST
      TV Channel: Sky Sports PL
      Live stream: NOW

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      Burnley vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Emery’s side eye back-to-back Premier League wins

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      ASTON VILLA claimed their first win of the season with a huge 4-0 win against Everton.Meanwhile, Premier League new boys Burnley will be hoping to seal their first win of the campaign.

      Date: Sunday, August 27
      Kick off time: 2pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK

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      Brighton vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Seagulls look to continue perfect start in Premier League against Irons – stream, TV

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      BRIGHTON will be aiming to continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season against West Ham.The Seagulls have picked up straight from where they left off last campaign after back-to-back victories.
      West Ham claimed their first win of the season with a 2-1 against Chelsea last weekend.

      Date: Saturday, August 26th
      Kick off time: 5:30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: Amex Stadium

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