It was the second time these sides had met this week, with Liverpool beating Brighton 3-2 on the Amex Stadium within the Carabao Cup. However with a complete of 18 modifications made between each side from that sport it was in all probability not completely related to this one.

Nevertheless Gakpo was the one Reds participant to maintain his place, having scored twice within the win in Sussex.

The Reds have solely misplaced as soon as below Slot – at dwelling towards Nottingham Forest, who are actually third within the desk after their win over West Ham.

And it regarded for fairly some time as if they may have been on for a second defeat at Anfield.

The house followers had been quiet at phases as they watched their staff outplayed – and if not for a few saves from Kelleher they might have discovered themselves multiple objective behind.

They had been a lot better within the second half, having seven pictures heading in the right direction in comparison with only one within the opening interval.

Joe Gomez compelled a save with a header moments after approaching at half-time and Virgil van Dijk ought to have finished higher when he mis-kicked an excellent probability.

Salah tried to dink the ball over the Brighton keeper however didn’t make sufficient contact and it was saved.

However they had been rising into the sport and the breakthrough got here when Gakpo’s cross evaded everybody and went straight in. Striker Darwin Nunez appeared to have a good time however replays confirmed he didn’t get a contact.

And Salah was the hero but once more with a trademark curling shot from the fitting.

The Reds edged it after that and barely regarded like shedding that lead.