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Brighton vs Liverpool: Brighton vs Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's men labour to victory

Re-live the action from the Amex Stadium

Michael Jones
Saturday 12 January 2019 16:02 GMT
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Lacklustre Liverpool ground back to winning ways to reaffirm their Premier League lead with a patchy 1-0 victory at Brighton.

Mohamed Salah struck his 14th league goal of the season from the penalty spot as the off-kilter Reds stretched their top-flight advantage over Manchester City back to seven points.

Liverpool failed to produce the kind of statement win to flex their title-challenge muscles following successive defeats to chief rivals City in the league, and Wolves in the FA Cup.

Klopp's men laboured throughout, unable to generate anything like their trademark attacking zeal - but despite that malaise, the visitors still had enough to take all three points.

What time does it start?

Brighton vs Liverpool kicks off at 3:00pm (GMT) on Saturday 12th January.

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:20pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Roberto Firmino: The Brazilian hasn’t been scoring on a regular basis this season, but his form has picked up in recent weeks. The 27-year-old scored a hat-trick against Arsenal and scored the equaliser in vain against Manchester City. He was rested on Monday night, only coming on as a late substitute, so will be fresh for the visit to the Amex - a stadium he scored at twice in last season’s fixture, which the Reds won 5-1.

Firmino scored a hat-trick against Arsenal
Firmino scored a hat-trick against Arsenal (Getty)

Form guide…

Brighton: LLDWDW

Liverpool: WWWWLL

Odds…

Brighton to win: 9/1

Liverpool to win: 3/10

Burnley 2 - 1 Fulham

Cyrus Christie makes a bad foul and gets put in the book. Burnley look comfortable with their lead as Fulham look timid on the ball, choosing to sideways and backwards instead of forwards. 

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:26

Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Watford - Cathcart

Holebas puts a corner into the box and Cathcart heads the ball back across goal but ends up putting it in the net. Two goals now for Cathcart in this game, one at either end.

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:28

Burnley 2 - 1 Fulham

James Tarkowski is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:31

Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Watford

James McArthur has an easy tap to put Palace back in front. As he puts his foot out the ball goes in between his legs and he misses the chance! 

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:32

Burnley 2 - 1 Fulham

Vietto fires a strong shot towards the Burnley goal and Heaton makes a good save to deny Fulham an equaliser.

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:34

Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Watford - Cleverley

Tom Cleverley scores his first away goal since boxing day 2015 as he hits a half volley and sinks it into the back of the net. Watford in front. 

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:35

Cardiff 0 - 0 Huddersfield

Penalty shout for Huddersfield. The referee gives it then, consults his linesman and takes back the decision. Huddersfield are fuming! No penalty!

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:36

Burnley 2 - 1 Fulham

Fulham are getting closer Luciano Vietto meets a cross from Mixime Le Marchand with a header from the centre of the box but misses to the right.

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:41

Leicester 1 - 2 Southampton

Southampton have been digging in for the entire second half and they've almost pulled it off. About five minutes left to go. 

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:44

Brighton 0 - 1 Liverpool

Liverpool have a good chance to close out the game but Salah mishits a shot from six-yards out and sends it wide. 

Michael Jones12 January 2019 16:45

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