Brighton remain just a point above the relegation zone going into today's match. That's not where they want to be.

They could only muster draws against Fulham and Sheffield United in their last two games - both sides are in the drop zone - so they really need to start pulling away.

A win here in London today against a West Ham side who have had a strong first half of the season, would be a huge boost.

Leeds United

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa on Sky Sports: "It was very difficult. Burnley could have drawn the game in the second half, they were two different halves. In the first we were able to impose our game, in the second, especially in the last part, it was difficult for us to neutralise their strengths.

"The first half went according to how we want to play. In the second we couldn't avoid playing the way Burnley wanted to play. If they had drawn, it wouldn't have been unjust. But I value the effort we put in to avoid them drawing.

"I sincerely feel there has been an evolution in the way we defend set-pieces. It was a necessity for us, I express it as a big effort we put in because in the second half when we couldn't impose ourselves and Burnley dominated for a large period, we had the character to fight."

Leeds United

Kalvin Phillips, who played in central defence, speaking to Match of the Day: "Last week was disappointing, but we came out, thought the first half we played well. They play direct and I think we did well to keep a clean sheet.

"I get a lot of the ball, I am a defensive midfielder, I like to see the game in front of me. I enjoyed it but like to play my normal role as much as possible."

West Ham can't climb any higher in the table today. They start in 10th place with six wins and three draws from their opening 14 games.

That's a pretty decent season under David Moyes so far but they will be keen to shake off the 3-0 defeat they suffered against Chelsea on Monday.

Moyes' side weren't poor in that match, just not clinical enough. So will they have enough today to get the better of a Brighton side who have conceded 22 goals this season?

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Leon Osman
Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

The game felt like a cup tie right from the first whistle with the intensity.

At the end the Leeds players were celebrating winning the three points and Burnley's players fell to the floor and they felt they should've got something.

They will be very disappointed with the decisions from the referee with the penalty and their disallowed goal.

Leeds United

Leeds goalscorer Patrick Bamford on Sky Sports: "We had to turn them a bit, they closed the gaps in between the lines well. We knew if I made the runs in behind there would be space there, fortunately it worked.

"I practice penalties all the time. I took them last year until I missed. It's a good achievement (10 goals) but I don't stop now and it keeps me in touch with the top."

While these two teams like to throw up a draw (three in their last three), the last two meetings at West Ham have produced 10 goals.

It's a favourite hunting ground of Brighton's. They have scored eight Premier League goals at the London Stadium, their highest number of goals at an away ground.

West Ham failed to record a single shot on target at Chelsea on Monday but victory here today would give them their highest points tally after 15 fixtures of a Premier League campaign since 2014-15.

Brighton have won just one of their last 12 league games (D6, L5) but their two victories this season have both come away from home.

Thanks Al, top job.

We've got West Ham v Brighton up next so I'll start building up to that, as well as bringing you all the reaction from Elland Road.

I have a feeling we're in for some good Sean Dyche content...

A hard-fought win for Leeds, and they move up to 11th.

After that frantic finish, I'm going to hand over to Emma Sanders for the second game of the day...

And that's it!

Leeds hold on for the win.

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Meslier has thrown more punches than Anthony Joshua today. He clears once more.

The Burnley midfielder goes straight for goal, but Illan Meslier tips it over.

Relentless Burnley pressure.

And now Luke Ayling fouls Josh Brownhill. Ashley Westwood will whip this one in from a dangerous position.

Another corner. Nick Pope is still loitering, but Meslier beats his opposite number to the ball to punch away for a throw.

Luke Ayling hacks away for a corner to stop Matt Lowton going through on goal.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope is up for this one...

THREE minutes added on...

Ashley Barnes is fuming after giving away a free-kick. He finds his way into the book for that reaction.

Burnley will be wondering how they have failed to score here - they may well point out they did in the first half - the visitors have dominated the second half, but Leeds are holding firm.

Not a hugely convincing punch from Illan Meslier but he has managed to deal with everything Burnley have sent into the Leeds box so far today.

Smart footwork from James Tarkowski, cutting in field before feeding Ashley Barnes.

The Burnley forward fires at goal from a tight angle and Illan Meslier palms it behind.