Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the live action from Anfield as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds host Graham Potter’s Seagulls
A week removed from Liverpool’s demolition job on rivals Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s side host Brighton and Hove Albion with the same mentality. The Premier League title race appears set to be a relentless battle between the Reds, champions Manchester City and European champions Chelsea.
The Seagulls have also kicked on after flirting with relegation last time, putting in the type of results that their performances deserved last term, with Graham Potter guiding his side up to fifth in the table entering this weekend. Brighton will be eager to bounce back after a heavy defeat to City last time out, and victory will lift them into the top four and above West Ham United, while the hosts will be eager to take all three points to pile on the pressure on league-leaders Chelsea, though a point will be enough to take top spot on goal difference.
Despite dismantling United last week, Klopp maintains his side can improve, reiterating that his side must defend better: “The world is a bit like this: you win 5-0 against United and everything is perfect. Well, it was not. United had clear-cut chances which we gave them. We should not rely on luck or Ali [goalkeeper Alisson]. I saw the first half; we gave too much away. We have some really impressive scorelines but you don’t expect that to happen all the time and I have no problem with winning a game 1-0. That is where we have to be ready.” Follow live build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates from Anfield:
FULL TIME! Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
Liverpool lose ground on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table after Thomas Tuchel’s side thrashed Newcastle 3-0 at St James’.
But Manchester City have been beaten by Crystal Palace, after Conor Gallagher wrapped up three points against the 10 men of City.
That’s a big shock, and it’s undoubtedly a good day for Chelsea in the title race.
FULL TIME! Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
Frustration for Liverpool after dropped points at Anfield, but Brighton fully deserve their point after an excellent display.
Graham Potter’s side fought back from two goals down and were the better team in the second half. In the end, the Seagulls looked the more likely to score a third and claim three points.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
90+2 mins: But Sanchez gets out well to collect Robertson’s cross.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
90+1 mins: Duffy is then booked after pulling back Mane - setting up a promising position for Liverpool out on the left.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
90 mins: There will be four minutes added on as Liverpool look for a late winner! Can they keep pace with Chelsea at the top of the table?
Oxlade-Chamberlain is fouled but Liverpool are left frustrated after play is brought back, even after the ball was worked to Robertson.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
88 mins: Jota fires the ball across to Salah but his shot is blocked by Dunk, before Mwepu charges down Henderson’s strike! Minamino is then booked after catching Gross with a late challenge.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
86 mins: Tariq Lamptey has made a brilliant impact since coming on but he looks to have picked up another injury.
Takumi Minamino replaces Curtis Jones for the closing stages as Liverpool search for a winner.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
83 mins: Brighton continue to dominate possession at Anfield. Liverpool are struggling to keep a hold of the ball, let alone advance up the pitch in search of a winner.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
81 mins: Mane does well to skip past a challenge but the move breaks down after his pass to Jota is cut out. Liverpool have yet to click going forwards in this half.
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