West Ham vs Brighton LIVE commentary: Hammers and Seagulls aim to keep up winning record in first game of year – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

West Ham welcome Brighton to the London Stadium on Tuesday evening, exclusively live on talkSPORT.

The Hammers are pushing for a place in Europe this season but despite their decent record in the Premier League, David Moyes is feeling the pressure. 

Moyes’ side have won their last two games without conceding and are just outside the top six, however, complaints continue to be made over performances. 

They’ll be aiming to continue their winning form against the Seagulls who have been inconsistent this campaign, only winning one of their last five in the league. 

Both West Ham and Brighton have enjoyed their opening games of each calendar year in recent seasons. 

The Hammers are unbeaten on their year opener for the last six campaigns while the Seagulls take that one further, having not lost in seven. 

Moyes’ men have won four and drawn two since losing to Manchester United at home in their first game of 2017.

In 2023, they draw 2-2 away at Leeds to keep their unbeaten streak intact. 

As for De Zerbi’s side, they have won three and drawn four of their first fixtures of the new year and haven’t lost since being beaten by Wolves in 2016. 

Last season, they beat Everton 4-1 away from home and they’ll be aiming to continue their run while ending their opponent’s this time around.

Michail Antonio remains the only absentee for West Ham as he aims for a return to action later in January. 

Jarrod Bowen continues to be the star man for the Hammers alongside Lucas Paqueta and both are expected to start once again. 

As for Brighton, Kaoru Mitoma and Simon Adingra have picked up injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks. 

Both players will also miss the Asia Cup and AFCON respectively. 

Ansu Fati remains out long-term while Joel Veltman,