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:
Jurgen Klopp gives Mohamed Salah injury update after Liverpool star secures win at Brighton
Jurgen Klopp admits “something is not 100 per cent right” about Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool star went off injured against Brighton.
The Egyptian scored from the penalty spot to secure a 2-0 victory for the Reds on the south coast and cut Man City’s lead at the top of the Premier League to just three points.
But the 29-year-old went down hurt and was substituted for Diogo Jota, leaving Klopp nervously awaiting an update in the coming days ahead of a trip to Arsenal on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp gives Mohamed Salah injury update
The Egyptian was substituted in the second half at the Amex Stadium with Klopp concerned about his condition ahead of the trip to Arsenal next week
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
Liverpool keep Premier League title pursuit on track with win at Brighton
When coming up with a list of the more in-form final-third productivity merchants in the Premier League, Joel Matip probably isn’t the name who usually springs to mind.
Maybe that’s overstating it somewhat, but the newest Player of the Month has scored one and assisted twice now in his last five matches and it was he who found the time and clarity in his delivery to help Liverpool open the scoring at Brighton, en route to a 2-0 win.
It ended what had been a rather chaotic opening from the visitors, and it was a largely different game thereafter.
Liverpool keep title pursuit on track with win at Brighton
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool: Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah closed the gap at the top of the table to three points once more
Brighton 0 - 1 Liverpool
In Liverpool’s Premier League history, only Steven Gerrard - 120 goals, 92 assists - has had a direct hand in more goals for the club than Mohamed Salah - 115 goals, 43 assists - who’s moved level with Robbie Fowler today on 158.
Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will be happy with that result. Liverpool weren’t at their flowing best. The game was a little stop-start towards the end and the Reds weren’t very clinical in the final third.
Luis Diaz scored another goal to continue his good start at Liverpool and Mo Salah secured the points with a penalty.
Full-time: Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
90+5 mins: There goes the full-time whistle. Liverpool earn another crucial three points in their race for the Premier Leagie title. The gap between them and Manchester City is backed down to three.
Mo Salah went off with a what looked like a little niggle so they’ll be hoping he’s okay. Brighton slump to another defeat. It’s their fifth in a row in the Premier League.
Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
90+2 mins: Brighton are giving it a go as the game enters stoppage time. Solly March has a shot knocked wide at the near post by Alisson who then comes out and claims the corner kick for the visitors.
Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play at the Amex Stadium. A threaded pass into the box from the right wing almost plays in Leandro Trossard but Alisson is quick off his line and smothers it before Trossard can get there.
Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool
88 mins: Save! Danny Welbeck comes close to a consolation goal for Brighton ! A throw gives the ball to Trossard who dinks it to the byline for March. March keeps the ball in play and cuts a pass into the six-yard box where Welbeck meets it on the half-volley and turns the ball towards goal. Alisson reacts sharply and manages to push it up and over the crossbar!
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments