Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Brighton 3-0 Liverpool: Solly March hit two and Danny Welbeck added a third for the brilliant hosts as the Reds endured a miserable afternoon
Brighton winger Solly March netted twice early in the second half and set up another goal in a 3-0 home win over a sluggish Liverpool on Saturday that lifts them above the Reds and up to seventh in the Premier League standings.
After being denied a penalty late in the first half, March gave his side the lead in the 47th minute as Brighton won the ball high up the pitch and Kaoru Mitoma slid it into March’s path for a simple finish.
The 28-year-old added a brilliant second six minutes later, latching on to Evan Ferguson’s pass and digging the ball out from under his feet to fire it home inside the far post.
Making his first start since joining Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in December, Dutch forward Cody Gakpo was anonymous for much of the game as the visitors struggled to keep possession and create any decent chances.
Marsh rounded off an excellent performance by teeing up substitute Danny Welbeck with a glancing header from a throw-in, and Welbeck lifted the ball over a defender before slotting it into the net for his first Premier League goal of the season.
The win means Brighton rise to seventh in the table on 30 points, two ahead of Liverpool, who have struggled with form and injuries.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
Liverpool have been vulnerable of late in the Premier League, surviving a late scare against Wolves during the week to hang on to a point. The Reds were hammered 3-1 by Brentford in their last away match, highlighting their issues at the back. Jurgen Klopp is under pressure to resolve their problems, but Brighton will pose a lot of problems for his team in the final third. The Merseysiders need a response today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
Brighton have been in impressive form since their return from the World Cup break in the Premier League. The Seagulls have recorded impressive away wins over Everton and Southampton, and played a decent game against Arsenal. Roberto de Zerbi's men continued their free-scoring run in front of goal by hammering Middlesbrough 5-1 in the FA Cup last time out. They will be looking at Liverpool's recent poor run with the confidence ahead of the contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
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