Follow LIVE updates from Liverpool’s clash against Brighton in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium
Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Liverpool's clash away to Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon.
The Reds travel to the Amex Stadium to face the Seagulls in today's early kick-off (12.30pm) with another three points on the line.
Jurgen Klopp and his players will be looking to once again close the gap on leaders Manchester City with victory over Brighton – Liverpool are six points adrift with a game in hand.
The Liverpool boss has already confirmed that Roberto Firmino is back available after his spell on the sidelines, but kept his cards close to his chest on the situation of other unnamed players.
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Mohamed Salah was on target for Liverpool in their Premier League encounter with Brighton this afternoon, though was unable to complete the full 90 minutes of action.
The Egyptian forward converted a penalty in the second half after Brighton were penalised for a handball in the box, presenting the Reds' talisman with the chance to slam home his 20th league goal of the campaign.
After all the talk surrounding his contract saga at the club, Salah may have been pleased to divert attention back to his contributions on the pitch.
The 29-year-old failed to see out the remainder of the contest at the Amex Stadium, though, after going down to ground with 25 minutes left to play.
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Liverpool have closed the gap on leaders Manchester United following their recent victory in the Premier League.
The Reds claimed a 2-0 win over Brighton to secure all three points at the Amex Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are now three points adrift of Man City having played the same number of matches – although Pep Guardiola’s outfit play this weekend.
Chelsea will also feel they are in the title race, but as things stand it’s between Liverpool and Man City.
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Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secure the three points for Liverpool over Brighton.
There will be five minutes of added time.
And there’s goal No.20 of the Premier League season for Mo Salah. He batters it home from the penalty spot to put Liverpool in control here.
It was hand ball by Bissouma, no doubt to deny Keita initially.
“Two-nil to the referee!” sing the home fans.
I’m sure that’s happened before with Lallana, you know.
Yes! I just checked – he lasted 10 minutes when coming on at half-time in this fixture last season before having to go off.
A frustrating day for the ex-Liverpool man Lallana as he lasts about five minutes before pulling up injured.
Pascal Gross is on in his place.
That, sadly, was often the case during his time at Anfield.
A talented player, no doubt, but injuries have always plagued him.
Lallana is currently down injured. He’s barely been on the field for five minutes.
Physios are checking him over. Could the former Reds midfielder’s day be over already?
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