Liverpool vs Brighton player ratings: Virgil van Dijk impresses as Alisson sees red
A player-by-player look at the two teams
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp's men continued their winning streak after rivals Manchester City dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United.
The European champions are now 11 points clear heading into the festive period.
Virgil van Dijk hit a brace as the hosts cruised into an early two-goal lead after 24 minutes.
A late red card for Alisson saw the Reds end the match on a nervous note, with Lewis Dunk finding the back of the net moments later on 79 minutes, but Liverpool made sure to hang on for the win.
How did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.
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