West Ham watch relegation lifeline slip away in entertaining draw with Brighton

The Hammers twice took the lead at the London Stadium and could not take full advantage of Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Everton.

Joel Veltman, left, earned a point for Brighton at West Ham. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Premier League: West Ham 2 (Bowen 10, Paquetà 45+4) Brighton 2 (Welbeck 32 (P), Veltman 61)

West Ham were unable to grab a relegation lifeline after they were held to a 2-2 draw in a breathless contest against bogey side Brighton.