Brighton have made their first clean sheet in the 2023/24 season in a goalless draw clash against West Ham United on Tuesday. The draw saw Brighton to seventh place, surpassing Manchester United. Both teams were marred by a number of absentees, due to injuries, with a total of 16 first-team players missing. West Ham had to put up with the absence of Mohammed Kudus, who is set to join Ghana for the Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Lucas Paqueta. Brighton bag first clean sheet of the season – Getty image Brighton, on the other hand, welcomed back Adam Webster from injury but had to start James Milner at left-wing due to their own injury woes. Despite West Ham’s efforts, including eight crucial saves from goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, they became the first team in 23 Premier League games to fail to score against Brighton.
Manchester United ease pressure on Ten Hag with goalless draw against Liverpool
Manchester United secured a goalless draw against league leaders Liverpool at Anfield, to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The result marks the first time Liverpool failed to secure a win at their home ground this season. Before the draw, Ten Hag was under-fire with United positioned eighth in the league coupled with depleted squad due to injuries and the suspension of captain Bruno Fernandes. However, the Red Devils were resilient enough to deny Liverpool a win on their home turf. Manchetser United held Liverpool to a goalless draw – Getty image The visiting fans celebrated the team’s fighting spirit, earning a point against a formidable opponent. The match saw moments where United’s defense, led by Luke Shaw and goalkeeper Andre Onana, thwarted Liverpool’s attempts. Scott McTominay, the top scorer for United, had a chance to break the deadlock, but his shot was saved by Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson.