Liverpool moved again to the highest of the Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Brighton, because of Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah objectives inside two minutes of one another.

The Reds have been dismal within the first half because the Seagulls’ vitality and urgent proved far an excessive amount of to deal with, with Ferdi Kadioglu rattling in his first aim for the south coast workforce, blasting in a first-time effort off the put up early on. Brighton had possibilities so as to add to their lead however Caoimhin Kelleher made save from Danny Welbeck and after the restart the house workforce appeared utterly completely different.

Gakpo’s cross ultimately sailed in after everyone missed it and barely 100 seconds later the Reds led, Curtis Jones liberating Salah who reduce in and despatched a rocket into the far nook for the three factors and prime spot. Observe all of the Premier League response with our reside weblog under:

Liverpool vs Brighton – Premier League updates

• Liverpool host Brighton within the Premier League at Anfield

• Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Nunez, Salah

• Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Van Hecke, Igor, Veltman, Estupinan, Kadioglu, Ayari, Hinshelwood, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck

• GOAL – Kadioglu belts in opener for first Brighton aim (0-1)

• GOAL – Gakpo’s cross evades everyone and goes in (1-1)

• GOAL – Salah instantly buries an excellent strike prime nook (2-1)

Liverpool FC 2 – 1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

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A high quality second-half fightback earns Liverpool victory over a daring Brighton facet that led for a lot of the match earlier than succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at Anfield. After a lucky equaliser from Gakpo drew the Reds degree following Kadioglu’s early opener, it was a basic Salah strike that in the end secured the three factors that take them again to the Premier League summit. Losses for Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis imply that Slot’s facet paved the way, making their win even sweeter. Brighton will mirror on a superb first-half displaying, however Verbruggen’s saves may solely maintain them forward for thus lengthy – in addition they ended up behind on xG, with 1.0 to their hosts’ 1.59. Slot has now accrued essentially the most victories by a Liverpool supervisor of their first 10 top-flight video games, persevering with his promising begin, and his workforce should subsequent pit their wits towards Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League; in the meantime, Brighton are one week away from assembly Manchester Metropolis. That is all from immediately’s reside protection, so thanks for becoming a member of us and goodbye!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-1 BRIGHTON

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Confronted by a deep-lying Liverpool defence, Brighton are pouring ahead in hope of manufacturing a last-gasp equaliser. They’re getting nowhere quick, although, because the wall of pink in entrance of them stands robust.

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Liverpool could have a minimum of 4 extra minutes to carry onto their slender 2-1 lead, because the officers point out the quantity of second-half stoppage time.

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Substitution Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly Conor Bradley

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Substitution Jack Luca Hinshelwood Evan Joe Ferguson

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Substitution Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu Jakub Piotr Moder

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Substitution Kaoru Mitoma Simon Kofi Adingra

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Gomez will get his head on one other Tsimikas cross – this time from an inswinging right-sided nook – however he vegetation the ball straight within the chest of Verbruggen, who handles it safely.

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Attempting to provide a late equaliser for Brighton, Mitoma hyperlinks up with Wieffer on the sting of Liverpool’s space, then slams a shot straight at Van Dijk.

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Yellow Card Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu

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Salah is in prime gear now, as he picks out Jones with a stunning throughball into the field. The latter delays, although, and his shot is subsequently blocked. Yet another aim would end this contest, however Brighton cannot be solely dominated out.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Along with his seventh aim within the Premier League this season, Salah has now been instantly concerned in 16 objectives from 15 appearances towards Brighton, scoring 10 instances. Solely towards Manchester United (18) has he had a hand in additional.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Having led for thus lengthy, Brighton are stirred into motion by conceding twice in fast succession: Mitoma’s shot is deflected behind for a corner-kick. Liverpool see it to security, although.

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Substitution Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro Wataru Endō

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Substitution Yasin Abbas Ayari Mats Wieffer

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Substitution Joël Ivo Veltman Brajan Gruda

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Help Curtis Julian Jones

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Objective Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly

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When the ball isn’t cleared by Brighton’s again 4, it drops to Liverpool substitute Jones. He strains up a shot from the sting of the field, however it strikes Nunez and rolls behind for a goal-kick.

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Objective Cody Mathès Gakpo

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After Salah drives inside to a central place, he lays a low go off to Gakpo on the left facet of the realm. Having taken a contact, the latter fires his agency shot vast of the right-hand put up by a few yards.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Substitution Dominik Szoboszlai Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda

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Substitution Alexis Mac Allister Curtis Julian Jones

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Staying cool, deep inside their defensive third, Brighton play the ball out underneath strain from Liverpool’s forwards. The hosts have stepped up a number of notches by way of depth since half-time, however they’ve carved out only a few clear-cut possibilities.

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16:22

Ayari returns to the fray, as Liverpool choose up the place they left off. Brighton are struggling to get out of their very own half now, so Hurzeler could also be contemplating some modifications.

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The frantic motion is paused momentarily, as Ayari hits the deck. Brighton’s medical workers dash on, amid whistles from the impatient house followers – they do not need Liverpool to lose momentum.

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Liverpool have strung collectively a four-game profitable sequence at Anfield since their shock 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, scoring a number of objectives towards Chelsea, Bologna, West Ham United and Bournemouth. Nonetheless, they’re simply over half an hour from one other loss, and Slot’s choices on the bench are comparatively restricted.

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SAVE! Salah reacts first to satisfy a Nunez flick-on exterior Brighton’s field, however his tried end is smothered by an on-rushing Verbruggen, who’s having a superb recreation. Liverpool’s pursuit of an equaliser is gathering extra momentum now, and the Anfield crowd are responding.

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GREAT SAVE! An unimaginable response cease by Verbruggen denies Mac Allister at shut vary! Assembly Gakpo’s cross, the ex-Brighton midfielder dives down to show a header in the direction of the bottom-left nook, however the goalkeeper ideas it vast with a high quality save!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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For the primary time, Liverpool are controlling the sport, probing across the fringe of Brighton’s field looking for a gap. They earn a corner-kick when Estupinan almost nods a cross into his personal aim, clearing the right-hand put up by no quite a lot of ft.

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Brighton have nonetheless had a higher share of the ball up to now, main the possession stats with 51%. They’re coming underneath some sustained strain now, although, so which will change.

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SAVE! Gomez drifts away from the Brighton defence, assembly a exact free-kick from Tsimikas into the field. Nonetheless, he guides a tame header straight at Verbruggen. What a let-off for Brighton!

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Liverpool kick off, and we’re again underneath method at Anfield!

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Substitution Ibrahima Konaté Joseph Dave Gomez

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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With Manchester Metropolis trailing towards Bournemouth, following Arsenal’s defeat earlier immediately, maybe a Liverpool defeat would not be solely calamitous. Losses all spherical would preserve the established order, however Metropolis are positive to chunk again. It might show to be a day for the Premier League underdogs, however 45 minutes is a very long time in soccer.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:55

Absolutely deserving their half-time lead at Anfield, an lively Brighton facet are 1-0 up towards listless Liverpool. It was a sometimes affected person workforce transfer that created Kadioglu’s opening aim after 14 minutes, and the winger’s unerring end gave the Seagulls a bonus to defend. Somewhat than dropping again, they set about that activity by piling ahead, and Kelleher needed to make an important save from Rutter, along with Welbeck twice coming shut. Nunez was denied by Verbruggen, however the hosts have hardly threatened since. The half-time xG stands at 0.78 to 0,71 in Brighton’s favour, suggesting they’re good worth for his or her lead.

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HALF-TIME: LIVERPOOL 0-1 BRIGHTON

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Within the first of two minutes added for stoppages, Welbeck takes a 20-yard free-kick. He strikes it cleanly, however too straight. Kelleher reaches out and takes the ball cleanly.

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Yellow Card Alexis Mac Allister

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After Tsimikas curls in a nook from the suitable, Verbruggen leaps as much as punch it partly away from hazard. Finally, Brighton get the ball to security, as they shut in on securing a merited half-time lead.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:44

JUST WIDE! Though Estupinan seems to line up a free-kick from simply over 20 yards out, Welbeck as an alternative steps ahead and whips it in the direction of the goal. He clips the surface fringe of the side-netting, drawing gasps from the away followers!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:43

Brighton have taken 5 factors from their final 4 away video games towards Liverpool – greater than they managed of their first 11 visits to Anfield – and any ‘concern issue’ has lengthy since gone. The truth is, they give the impression of being equally assured as their hosts immediately, and a second aim can’t be dominated out.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:40

On the finish of a fast counter-attack, Kadioglu meets a cross from the left flank and tries his luck with a first-time volley from the sting of the field. Nonetheless, he leans again and sends the ball flying excessive over the crossbar. Brighton stay a serious hazard on the break.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:39

Earlier than immediately’s video games, solely Arsenal (41 minutes, 48 seconds) had been behind for much less time in Premier League matches this season than Liverpool (75m 28s). It’s going to be attention-grabbing to see how – and if – they work their method again into this contest.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Though Brighton lead, Opta’s reside win predictor has their probabilities of victory at 36% to Liverpool’s 37%, suggesting a comeback could possibly be on the playing cards. If the Reds are to assert most factors, they might have to get themselves again on degree phrases earlier than the break.

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15:34

Tsimikas whips over a corner-kick from the suitable, which is met first by Konate. The latter’s close-range header is blocked by a defender, then his follow-up can also be charged down. That is higher from Liverpool.

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15:32

From a free-kick out on the left, Alexander-Arnold swings in a depraved cross. Amid a sea of our bodies in search of to succeed in it first, Rutter steers it behind for a Liverpool nook.

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SHARP SAVE! Kelleher retains Liverpool’s deficit down to 1! Rutter is shipped away via the centre by Ayari’s lengthy go, holding off the problem of Van Dijk. Nonetheless, his shot is smothered by the hosts’ stand-in goalkeeper, who rushes out to the sting of the field!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:28

Performed via by Alexander-Arnold inside Brighton’s field, Salah nearly manages to prod the ball goalwards, however Verbruggen races out to place himself completely and shepherd the ball behind for a goal-kick.

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15:27

Konate rises highest within the six-yard field as Ayari sends in a harmful cross from a set-piece, and his clearing header will hand Brighton a 3rd consecutive corner-kick. The guests are pushing onerous to increase their benefit.

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Folllowing a intelligent free-kick routine, Welbeck’s shot is blocked behind for a nook by Tsimikas. Nonetheless, Liverpool then clear their strains from Estupinan’s inswinging supply.

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15:24

Liverpool have didn’t win any of their final 5 matches when conceding first within the Premier League, since a victory over none apart from Brighton again in March. This shall be a giant check of Slot’s new regime – how will the Reds react? Thus far, the Seagulls are standing agency.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:21

After Tsimikas is cleared to hold on, having handed all of the medical checks, the motion resumes at Anfield. Can Liverpool now discover their rhythm and search a fast equaliser?

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It will get worse for Liverpool, as Tsimkas is completely flattened by his skipper and lays flat on the turf. Van Dijk caught his team-mate with a flying knee, in order that should actually harm! The sport is paused whil he receives remedy.

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Help Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck

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Alexander-Arnold sparks a fast counter after cleanly tackling Mitoma, however it rapidly fizzles out. Already, it is a pretty open contest between two ball-playing groups, so absolutely objectives will quickly comply with.

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Objective Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu

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Nunez is simply unable to leap excessive sufficient on the again put up, after Salah sends over a looking out cross from the suitable wing. Finally, the ball drifts out of play for a goal-kick, however that was one other second of concern for Brighton.

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SUPER SAVE! Nunez flips a intelligent ball over his marker’s head within the centre circle, then costs away upfield. When he reaches Brighton’s field, the large striker checks inside and unleashes a strong shot in the direction of the far nook, however Verbruggen makes a superb save! That is nice stuff from each males!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:10

Not many groups come to Anfield and begin off by having a 59% share of the ball, however Brighton have executed that up to now. Regardless of the venue, the Seagulls stick with their model – and it usually pays off.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:08

Ayari makes a superb problem to halt Mac Allister’s surge ahead via the centre, as Liverpool search to open up a primary probability. As but, the Reds haven’t been in a position to impose themselves within the last third.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:06

After an early spell of Brighton strain, Liverpool attempt to play their method via the press, stroking the ball round deep inside their very own half. The tactical battle between Slot and Hurzeler could possibly be fascinating immediately.

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Wednesday’s loss was simply Brighton’s third defeat of their final 10 matches towards Liverpool, so they might count on to take factors house immediately. It has been a vibrant and assured begin from the guests up to now.

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Brighton kick off, and we’re underneath method in Liverpool!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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The gamers are out on the pitch at Anfield, and kick-off on this Premier League contest is now simply moments away!

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:03

Rutter is on the market once more after being cup-tied in midweek, so he reprises his partnership with Welbeck in Brighton’s assault. Fabian Hurzeler makes eight modifications in complete. Lewis Dunk, Matt O’Riley, Yankuba Minteh and Joao Pedro all characteristic in a crowded remedy room.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:58

Solely Gakpo retains his place for Liverpool, as a lot of the hosts’ traditional lineup returns following wholesale modifications in midweek – Robertson makes method for Tsimikas, although. Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa and Alisson Becker are nonetheless out of motion.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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SUBS: Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, Brajan Gruda, Julio Enciso, Simon Adingra, Jakub Moder, Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer, Evan Ferguson.

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BRIGHTON (4-4-2): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Igor Julio, Pervis Estupinan; Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, Yasin Ayari, Kaoru Mitoma; Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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SUBS: Vítezslav Jaros, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Luis Diaz, Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson, Jarell Quansah, Tyler Morton, Conor Bradley.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Caoimhin Kelleher; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:43

Simply as of their midweek EFL Cup conflict with Liverpool, a second-half collapse proved expensive for Brighton final week. Of their most up-to-date Premier League outing, Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson put the Seagulls on target for a snug victory over Wolves; nevertheless, the guests fought again strongly, ultimately making it 2-2 with a last-gasp leveller. Right now’s match subsequently guarantees extra leisure, as Brighton’s final seven fixtures have seen a complete of 30 objectives, at a mean of greater than 4 per recreation.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Reconvening three days on from an eventful five-goal contest within the EFL Cup, Liverpool now meet Brighton once more, with three Premier League factors at stake. The Reds beat the Seagulls 3-2 in Wednesday’s last-16 tie, retaining them on target for a record-extending eleventh League Cup trophy. Final weekend, Arne Slot’s facet twice got here from behind to safe a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, leaving them trailing defending champions Manchester Metropolis by one level within the top-flight desk.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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Hey and welcome to reside protection of immediately’s Premier League conflict between Liverpool and Brighton at Anfield!

Brighton workforce information

14:04 , Luke Baker

And right here’s how the Seagulls will line up this afternoon.

Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Van Hecke, Igor, Veltman, Estupinan, Kadioglu, Ayari, Hinshelwood, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck

Liverpool workforce information

13:58 , Luke Baker

Right here’s the Liverpool workforce to face Brighton this afternoon. After his damage fear, Andy Robertson is barely match sufficient for the bench, so Kostas Tsimikas begins at left-back, whereas Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez are the popular ahead trio within the continued absence of Diogo Jota.

Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Nunez, Salah

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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