Brighton v Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Lewis Dunk equalises deep in second half
Brighton 2-2 Liverpool: Lewis Dunk netted a second half equaliser to earn Brighton a point
Brighton and Liverpool played out an entertaining draw at the Amex Stadium in a four goal thriller that ebbed and flowed. Brighton took the lead in the first half thanks to some smart play from Simon Adingra who nicked the ball off Alexis Mac Allister and slotted home a fine finish.
Liverpool responded right at the end of the first half. First Mo Salah was slipped into the far side of the box and calmly sent it into the back of the net. The Reds were then awarded a penalty after a foul on Dominik Szobozslai and Salah stepped up to bag his second of the afternoon.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men kicked on in the second half and were rewarded thanks to some slack defending from Andy Robertson. Solly March’s free kick found Lewis Dunk in the box and he volleyed in the equaliser.
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Brighton 1-2 Liverpool
48 mins: Liverpool already look like a more lively team since the restart. Mo Salah presses high up the pitch and dinks the ball away from Solly March before falling to the ground.
March doesn’t follow through with his clearance and as such wins Brighton a throw in.
Second half! Brighton 1-2 Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp makes a change at half-time bringing on Ryan Gravenberch to replace Harvey Elliott. Brighton are unchanged as they get the match back underway.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
The late kick off today sees Arsenal take on Manchester City. We’ll have dedicated coverage of that one following the conclusion of this game at the Amex Stadium.
HT Brighton 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 126 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (won 116, drawn 10) dating back to 4th December 2016 against Bournemouth when they lost 4-3 away from home.
Half-time: Brighton 1-2 Liverpool
45+3 mins: Liverpool go into the break with a slender lead thanks to two goals from Mo Salah. Out of nowhere Jurgen Klopp’s men are in front but it’s been Brighton who have been the brighter of the two sides.
If Liverpool click into gear for the second half, Roberto de Zerbi’s men may be in more trouble than they currently are. Is there a way back for Brighton?
GOAL! Brighton 1-2 Liverpool (Salah, 45+1’)⚽️
45+1 mins: Mo Salah smashes the penalty into the far corner and Liverpool come from behind to lead before the break.
Penalty to Liverpool!
Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
43 mins: Brighton are caught trying to play out from the back and Dominik Szobozslai wins the ball. He combines with Darwin Nunez before getting dragged to the deck.
The ball rolls out to Luis Diaz who is brought down in the box as well. VAR looks at both incident and agrees that Liverpool should be awarded a penalty.
GOAL! Brighton 1-1 Liverpool (Salah, 40’)⚽️
40 mins: Liverpool are level!
Brighton give the ball away to Szobozslai who spins and threads it up to Luis Diaz. He turns the ball to Darwin Nunez on the edge of the box before a slipped pass finds Mo Salah - after Harvey Elliott lets it run - and Salah makes no mistakes in slotting it home.
Brighton 1-0 Liverpool
38 mins: Chance! Brighton win themselves a free kick on the edge of the ‘D’ that Lewis Dunk lines up. His effort hits the Liverpool wall the but comes out to Simon Adingra who lifts a decent effort over the top of the crossbar.
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