Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The hosts are getting the ball into dangerous areas but are yet to really threaten. Brighton have largely sat back since going ahead, a dangerous ploy against a side of Liverpool's caliber.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
This is a day that could have major ramifications in the Premier League's title race, and the first goal of it certainly hasn't gone the way you'd have expected. It's crucial Liverpool find a response, though they have plenty of time to find one.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Welbeck has marked his milestone game with a goal, becoming just the fourth English player to reach 100 Premier League appearances for Brighton after Dunk, Solly March and Adam Webster.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The visitors kick us off and we are under way at Anfield!
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The two teams make their way onto the pitch ahead of a big game for their respective Premier League ambitions. Who will collect the three points? We will find out shortly!
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Roberto De Zerbi goes with three alterations from the second leg with Roma as Moder, Veltman and Baleba come in. Lallana drops to the bench, while Billy Gilmour and Julio Enciso are missing from the squad. Welbeck gets the nod up front for his 100th Premier League appearance for the Seagulls.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Jurgen Klopp makes one change from the cup defeat to United. It's an enforced one as Andrew Robertson misses out after picking up an ankle knock while on international duty with Scotland. Bradley comes in as Gomez slides across to left-back, while Curtis Jones is absent from the squad.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
SUBS: Igor Julio, Adam Webster, Adam Lallana, Valentin Barco, Jason Steele, Evan Ferguson, Ansu Fati, Facundo Buonanotte, Samy Chouchane.
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