Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The full-time whistle brings sighs of relief around Anfield as Liverpool run out 2-1 winners over Brighton to move top of the Premier League, at least until City take on Arsenal later on Sunday. The Reds found themselves behind after just 87 seconds, Welbeck firing past Kelleher and in to stun Anfield. The hosts would respond, though, levelling through Diaz, before a clever move unlocked the Brighton door again in the second half for Salah to finish. There were a few nervy moments late on for the home crowd, but their team held on to secure another huge three points that move them top and with a three-point lead, at least temporarily. For the Seagulls, they remain ninth having seen their European hopes take another blow. They will look to get back on track when they travel to Brentford on Wednesday, while Liverpool host struggling Sheffield United the following day. That is all we have for you from Anfield, so thanks for your company and goodbye!
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Salah tries to kill the game off by catching the goalkeeper out at his near post, but the winger drags his effort wide right of the target.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gakpo now sees yellow for pulling back Veltman.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
As Klopp looks to see the game out, he brings on Gravenberch for Szoboszlai.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio Valentín Barco
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
We are well into six minutes of additional time at the end of this game. It's nervy at Anfield now!
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
WHAT A SAVE!!! Verbruggen makes an extraordinary stop to keep his side in the game! After a neat Liverpool move down the right, Salah pounces upon a loose ball in the Brighton box. He fires towards the bottom corner, but somehow, Verbruggen gets down to his right to get a strong hand to the ball and ensure his team still has a chance of a result.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda Cody Mathès Gakpo
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Endo is yellow-carded for cynically pulling the marauding Van Hecke to the turf.
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