LIVE – Brighton vs Liverpool: Luis Diaz’s brilliant, brave header gives Jurgen Klopp’s title chasers the lead at the Amex as Seagulls keeper Robert Sanchez escapes punishment for WILD challenge
- Luis Diaz opens the scoring as Robert Sanchez escapes red card after foul
- Brighton starting XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Cucurella, Lamptey, Alzate (Lallana), Bissouma, Mac Allister, March, Maupay, Trossard
- Liverpool starting XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Keita, Salah, Mane, Diaz
- Liverpool could put pressure on Man City in day’s opening Premier League game
- The Reds could trim the gap to title rivals down to just three points at the Amex
- Jurgen Klopp’s side have failed to win in their last three games against Brighton
- Latest Premier League news, including live action and results
- Premier League table – as it stands
Liverpool help get the Premier League’s weekend action up and running when they travel to Brighton looking to keep up the pressure on table toppers Manchester City.
Victory for Jurgen Klopp’s men at the Amex Stadium would take them just three points behind Pep Guardiola’s outfit.
However, the Reds have struggled against Graham Potter’s side in recent times, failing to win their last three including throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 in the reverse fixture at Anfield earlier this season.
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