West Ham 2-2 Brighton: Hammers improved but defensive errors costly

After conceding a late winner to Fulham on Saturday, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said that everything was going against his side.

He might well be feeling the same three days later, even if the Hammers' misfortune was self-inflicted in their 2-2 draw with Brighton.

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Jarrod Bowen's cool finish against the run of play could have been a launchpad - and drew him level with Michail Antonio for the most combined Premier League goals and assists for the club with 101 each.

Instead, Max Kilman conceded a penalty with a desperate last-ditch lunge, before Lucas Paqueta produced a tackle that would not look out of place in the NFL.

The Hammers were fortunate to only be punished once, but lady luck did take kindly to Alphonse Areola flapping at a corner 16 minutes into the second half.

There are certainly positives to take - Callum Wilson and Bowen linked up well in attack, while 20-year-old left-back Ollie Scarles looked solid after his costly mistake against Fulham three days ago.

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But with 17th-placed Nottingham Forest losing at home to Everton, this was a chance missed to move within two points of safety.

West Ham must cut out their defensive lapses before it is too late.

Report here.