Hughton talks up Brighton chances against Hammers

Brighton manager Chris Hughton has spoken to the press ahead of the Friday night clash against West Ham

Hughton told reporters “It seems to be a bit of a habit where teams come to the Amex having hit good form, which is what West Ham have done but it’s probably no surprise. It was only going to be a matter of time and it heightens the efforts we have to make sure we put into the game. We know what we have to do to get results against any team. We will have to get back to them type of levels and use the fact that we are now back at home.”

Hughton was asked whether Brighton form last season with two wins and six goals  will account for anything?

“A win is the most important thing. Even thinking back to the performance away from home at West Ham, that’s what can happen. They started the game very well, got a lot of crosses in and it ended up being one of those games of moments. Jose (Izquierdo) scored a wonderful goal, we scored from a free kick and probably overall didn’t deserve the 3-0 scoreline but we were clinical that day. We will have to get back to those moments where we can be clinical again. It’s good to be back home but we expect nothing less than a real tough game. If we can get back to good form, then it gives us a chance”