Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton at Anfield. The Merseysiders are buoyant right now after following up a couple of impressive wins in London with a productive deadline day. Meanwhile, Brighton will hope to build on their surprise 1-0 victory over Spurs and further bolster their survival bid. Kick off 20.15 GMT.
Premier League / Matchday 22
Anfield / 03.02.2021
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- S. Alzate(56')
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Updated 03/02/2021 at 22:37 GMT
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MATCH REPORT: Brighton win at Anfield in the league for the first time since 1982.
End of 2nd Half
90+4'
FT: Liverpool 0-1 Brighton. Alzate's second-half winner moves Brighton 10 points clear of the relegation zone and hands Liverpool a major blow to their title hopes. The Reds, who drop to fourth, are now seven points off leaders Man City having played a game more.
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90+2'
Brighton are so close to this HUGE win. Liverpool don't look like they believe they can snatch a point.
90'
Four minutes added.
89'
Bissouma lets fly with a 30-yard dipper that drops just over Kelleher's bar.
89'
So, Liverpool will drop to fourth and seven points off leaders Man City. They will have also played a game more than the Citizens. That game on Sunday is MASSIVE for Liverpool now.
87'
BRIGHTON CHANGE: Zeqiri on for Trossard.
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On
A. Zeqiri
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Off
L. Trossard
Brighton & Hove Albion
Assists1
On target1
Fouls against3
85'
Brighton are closing in on a famous win that would move them up to 15th and 10 points clear of the drop zone.
83'
BRIGHTON CHANGE: Connolly on for Maupay.
On
A. Connolly
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Off
N. Maupay
Brighton & Hove Albion
Blocked Shots1
Fouls1
Fouls against5
Wide1
81'
CLOSE! Trossard tries to make it two, but sees his shot from a narrow angle well stopped by Kelleher.
79'
LIVERPOOL CHANGE: Jones on for Firmino.
On
C. Jones
Liverpool
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Off
R. Firmino
Liverpool
Blocked Shots2
Wide1
78'
Firmino knows he's about to be replaced and has one last go - but his shot from range is off target.
76'
Indeed.
74'
SAVE! Kelleher makes a smart save down to his left to keep out Gross' low drive.
73'
71'
CLOSE! Salah's first-time attempt flies just wide of the near upright after the Egyptian had arrived on cue to meet Alexander Arnold's drilled, low cross.
70'
You would think Liverpool need to win this if they have realistic designs on catching Manchester City. A big 20 minutes or so lie ahead.
70'
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68'
Firmino finally tests Sanchez - but the flag was up for a foul by Phillips in the build up.
67'
BRIGHTON CHANGE: The injured March is replaced by former Liverpool midfielder, Adam Lallana.
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On
A. Lallana
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Off
S. March
Brighton & Hove Albion
Wide1
Corners1