Brighton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Mohamed Salah goal
Follow live coverage after Liverpool beat Brighton to keep up the pressure on Man City at the top of the Premier League
Liverpool moved to within three points of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured the three points at the Amex and closed the gap at the summit before Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Crystal Palace on Monday evening.
January arrival Diaz opened the scoring with a brave header before a dangerous challenge from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez that he avoided sanction for. Top scorer Salah then wrapped up the victory from the spot in the second-half after Yves Bissouma handled in the box.
Follow all the reaction from Brighton vs Liverpool in the Premier League below:
Manchester United vs Tottenham: Antonio Conte on Spurs future
“For sure at the moment there is only one truth - I am committed to this club for another year,” Antonio Conte said.
“The club wanted this type of situation and I accepted it because it was good to get to know each other. After four months I think the club have understood the way I want to work and I understand the club.
“We have three more months until the end of the season to continue to improve our knowledge of each other and then to find the best solution for both.
“I can tell you that I am enjoying working for this club and I would like to fight for something important for this club.
“For sure it is true that I would like this - to fight for the future, to fight to be competitive, to fight to win and not only to finish fourth in the league, because I repeat, that is not my ambition.
“My ambition is to be competitive and to fight to win. I want this and I know my heart, my soul, my mind wants these things. I hope myself and the club match each other in this situation.
“For sure, you need in the future to have other important steps and to have ambition. And it needs to be ambition with facts, not only with words.”
Manchester United vs Tottenham
Edinson Cavani spoke during the week about dealing with a thigh issue that has seen him miss the last six games for Manchester United. The 35-year-old last played in the 1-1 draw at Burnley on 8th February and he admits it has been difficult having to watch from the sidelines. Cavani said:
Yes, I’ve been unfortunate to be out through injury, and for a longer period than I’m used to. I’ve never been used to spending this length of time on the sidelines. It’s something that I’m finding very difficult. Something which is very tough.
“Mentally, it’s not easy either, because when you’re not used to it, it really is extremely hard to take on board what is happening and seeing your team-mates each game going out on to the pitch, either for training or to play in a match.
“And you can’t be joining them out there, it’s hard to take, and it’s really frustrating that you’re feeling like that, and it makes you a bit anxious and really keen to be wanting to be fit and ready as quickly as possible.”
Manchester United vs Tottenham: Build-up to Premier League fixture
Manchester United vs Tottenham team news
Cristiano Ronaldo has been passed fit after missing out on the Manchester derby defeat last weekend, while Raphael Varane and Edinson Cavani are also set to return. Luke Shaw remains out, however, while Scott McTominay is a major doubt. David de Gea is a late absentee having tested positive for Covid with Dean Henderson set to come in.
Ryan Sessegnon has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury while Oliver Skipp remains out with a groin problem. Japhet Tanganga is also out, so Sergio Reguilon is expected to come in for Sessegnon in what could be an unchanged team elsewhere.
Ralf Rangnick keeping focus on Tottenham showdown amid Cristiano Ronaldo speculation
Ralf Rangnick is not wasting energy worrying about Cristiano Ronaldo’s travel itinerary or Marcus Rashford’s long-term future as the interim manager focuses on Manchester United’s must-win clash against Tottenham.
Saturday kicks off a make-or-break Old Trafford doubleheader as top-four rivals Spurs come to town before the Red Devils host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Rangnick’s immediate focus is on a Premier League match that he admits fifth-placed United “have to win” given Arsenal in fourth are not just a point better off but also boast three games in hand.
Ralf Rangnick keeping focus on Tottenham showdown amid Cristiano Ronaldo speculation
The interim manager deflected questions about Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford
Manchester United welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo for ‘must-win’ clash against Tottenham
Ralf Rangnick says Cristiano Ronaldo will return for what the Manchester United interim manager admits is a must-win match against Tottenham in the top-four race.
This has been another difficult week around Old Trafford after Premier League leaders Manchester City dished out a humbling 4-1 derby defeat at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday – a match Ronaldo missed through injury.
United started well enough against their neighbours only to fall away embarrassingly in a meek second-half display, which has led to external criticism and plenty of introspection.
Manchester United welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo for ‘must-win’ clash against Spurs
Edinson Cavani and Raphael Varane are also fit to return for Ralf Rangnick’s men
Manchester United vs Tottenham predicted line-ups
Manchester United: Henderson; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, Pogba; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Davies: Doherty, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Reguilon; Kulusevski, Kane, Son
Manchester United vs Tottenham odds
Manchester United: 6/5
Draw: 12/5
Tottenham: 9/4
Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction
This feels like a good match-up for Tottenham and they have the quality in Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski to punish Manchester United’s out-of-form defence. After a week on the training ground, back Conte to get his gameplan right at Old Trafford. Manchester United 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
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