The manager recorded their first clean sheet in the Premier League this season in Friday's win
Chris Hughton admitted Brighton and Hove Albion had to rely on a strong defensive display, as well as the odd slice of good fortune, to record a battling 1-0 win over West Ham on Friday.
Glenn Murray scored the only goal of the Premier League fixture in the 25th minute, applying the finishing touch to Beram Kayal's cross at the Amex Stadium.
The hosts were good value for their lead at the break but were forced to fend off a West Ham fightback in the second half, with centre-back pairing Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk - who had both signed new long-term contracts prior to kick-off - excelling at the heart of the Brighton defence.