West Ham and Brighton shared the points in a dour Premier League goalless draw at London Stadium.
Brighton had the bulk of possession and better chances in their first match of the new year.
But they were unable to break through a West Ham defence which has now kept four consecutive clean sheets.
A point moves Brighton into seventh place, above Manchester United, while West Ham are three points further ahead in sixth.
In a first half low on quality and chances, West Ham came closest to taking the lead when James Ward-Prowse's powerful volley was saved by the legs of Jason Steele.