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‘These are all finals’ – Klopp on Liverpool’s title run-in
Liverpool are hosting Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon as the Reds seek to steal a march in the title race.
Only one point separates the top three and, with Arsenal and Manchester City facing off later, Liverpool have the chance to go top and gain some ground over one or both of their rivals. Liverpool still have a long list of players out injured and Jurgen Klopp was unsure if midfielder Curtis Jones would be available, while left-back Andy Robertson will take it “day by day”. However, Darwin Nunez is available after overcoming a hamstring issue.
Brighton are chasing a European place as Roberto De Zerbi continues to impress on the south coast with his slick brand of football – so much so that the Italian has been linked with the Liverpool job when Klopp departs this summer.
Liverpool v Brighton
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Second half! Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
No changes to either team as Liverpool get the ball rolling for the second 45 minutes at Anfield. Which way will this game go?
Mike Jones31 March 2024 15:05
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HT Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
Liverpool had 14 shots in that first half with only four on target. Brighton, in contrast, created three chance but their first was the best one and led to Danny Welback’s opener.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 15:02
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HT Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
After 87 seconds, Danny Welbeck has given Brighton the earliest 1-0 lead by a visiting side in a Premier League game at Anfield since Tottenham in October 2019 (Harry Kane, 47 seconds).
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:58
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Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:54
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Half-time! Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
45+4 mins: An electric and surprising first half comes to an end at Anfield with the teams heading into the break on level terms.
Danny Welbeck shocked the stadium inside the opening two minutes by sending Brighton ahead but that early goal spurred Liverpool into attacking full force.
Luis Diaz knocked in an equaliser meaning everything is still on the line for the next half.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:50
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Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
45 mins: Four minutes of added time to play in this first half. It’s been a rapid game so far with both teams creating great chances.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:46
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Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
42 mins: Dominik Szobozslai plays another short corner and gives it to Alexis Mac Allister. He floats in a cross but Jakub Moder is on hand to clear the danger.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:43
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39 mins: Mo Salah has had so many shots for Liverpool but isn’t getting near the goal. He seems to be attempting a quantity over quality approach but surely one has to go in soon?
Liverpool are throwing men forward but it means Brighton have plenty of space to sprint into when they recover the ball.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:41
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Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
Liverpool almost take the lead through the stubbornness of Darwin Nunez. Conor Bradley is slipped into the box and pulls it back to Nunez.
His initial headed effort goes nowhere but he sweeps the ball back towards goal whilst lying on the floor and only the standing leg of Bart Verbruggen stops it from going in.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 14:40
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Liverpool 1-1 Brighton
33 mins: Simon Adingra is Brighton’s biggest threat. He’s causing serious problems on Liverpool’s right side and slips in Danny Welbeck this time.
Welbeck dances into the box and shoots but hits the wrong side of the side-netting.