Liverpool 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Liverpool

2–0

HT 1–0

Brighton & Hove Albion

Premier League Sat 13 Dec, 15:00London Anfield, Liverpool Craig Pawson 60,429 attendance

Timeline

1' Hugo Ekitike assist Joe Gomez
26' Mohamed Salah for Joe Gomez
45'+3' Diego Gómez Yellow Card
59' Lewis Dunk Yellow Card
60' Hugo Ekitike assist Mohamed Salah
64' Ibrahima Konaté Yellow Card
64' Kaoru Mitoma for Brajan Gruda
64' Yasin Ayari for Carlos Baleba
78' Andy Robertson for Florian Wirtz
78' Alexander Isak for Hugo Ekitike
82' Danny Welbeck for Jack Hinshelwood
82' Charalambos Kostoulas for Georginio Rutter
83' Federico Chiesa for Dominik Szoboszlai
87' James Milner for Diego Gómez

Match stats

48.8% Possession 51.2%

18 Shots 14

4 On target 1

8 Fouls 15

1 Yellow cards 2

0 Red cards 0

2 Offsides 0

1 Saves 2

448 Accurate passes 470

Lineups

Liverpool 4-2-3-1

1 Becker

6 Kerkez 4 van Dijk 5 Konaté 2 Gomez

17 Jones 38 Gravenberch

7 Wirtz 10 Mac Allister 8 Szoboszlai

22 Ekitike

Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2-3-1

1 Verbruggen

24 Kadioglu 5 Dunk 6 van Hecke 27 Wieffer

13 Hinshelwood 17 Baleba

25 Gómez 8 Gruda 11 Minteh

10 Rutter

Liverpool 4-2-3-1

1 Alisson Becker G
4 Virgil van Dijk CD-L
5 Ibrahima Konaté CD-R
6 Milos Kerkez LB
2 Joe Gomez ▼ RB
10 Alexis Mac Allister AM
17 Curtis Jones LM
38 Ryan Gravenberch RM
22 Hugo Ekitike ▼ F
7 Florian Wirtz ▼ AM-L
8 Dominik Szoboszlai ▼ AM-R

Came on

9 Alexander Isak ▲ SUB
14 Federico Chiesa ▲ SUB
11 Mohamed Salah ▲ SUB
26 Andy Robertson ▲ SUB

Unused substitutes (4)

25 Giorgi Mamardashvili SUB
92 Wellity Lucky SUB
73 Rio Ngumoha SUB
47 Calvin Ramsay SUB

Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2-3-1

1 Bart Verbruggen G
5 Lewis Dunk CD-L
6 Jan Paul van Hecke CD-R
24 Ferdi Kadioglu LB
27 Mats Wieffer RB
8 Brajan Gruda ▼ AM
13 Jack Hinshelwood ▼ LM
17 Carlos Baleba ▼ RM
10 Georginio Rutter ▼ F
25 Diego Gómez ▼ AM-L
11 Yankuba Minteh AM-R

Came on

22 Kaoru Mitoma ▲ SUB
20 James Milner ▲ SUB
18 Danny Welbeck ▲ SUB
26 Yasin Ayari ▲ SUB
19 Charalambos Kostoulas ▲ SUB

Unused substitutes (4)

23 Jason Steele SUB
34 Joël Veltman SUB
29 Maxim De Cuyper SUB
21 Olivier Boscagli SUB

Commentary

Match ends, Liverpool 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
90'+10' Second Half ends, Liverpool 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
90'+10' Attempt blocked. Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
90'+8' Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+8' Foul by Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton and Hove Albion).
90'+6' Foul by Federico Chiesa (Liverpool).
90'+6' Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+5' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+4' Delay in match because of an injury Milos Kerkez (Liverpool).
90'+3' Attempt blocked. Yasin Ayari (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+2' Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Federico Chiesa following a fast break.
90' Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.

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90' Attempt missed. Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma.
88' Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk.
88' Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
87' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. James Milner replaces Diego Gómez.
86' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
86' Delay in match because of an injury Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool).
84' Offside, Liverpool. Milos Kerkez is caught offside.
83' Substitution, Liverpool. Federico Chiesa replaces Dominik Szoboszlai.
83' Handball by Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton and Hove Albion).
82' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Charalampos Kostoulas replaces Georginio Rutter.
82' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Danny Welbeck replaces Jack Hinshelwood.
81' Foul by Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion).
81' Curtis Jones (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78' Substitution, Liverpool. Alexander Isak replaces Hugo Ekitiké.
78' Substitution, Liverpool. Andy Robertson replaces Florian Wirtz.
77' Attempt missed. Mats Wieffer (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is too high. Assisted by Georginio Rutter.
76' Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
74' Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
74' Foul by Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool).
70' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
68' Delay in match because of an injury Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
68' Attempt missed. Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Georginio Rutter with a through ball.
64' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Yasin Ayari replaces Carlos Baleba.
64' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Kaoru Mitoma replaces Brajan Gruda.
64' Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
64' Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
64' Foul by Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool).
60' Goal! Liverpool 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a cross following a corner.
60' Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Bart Verbruggen.
60' Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Bart Verbruggen (Brighton and Hove Albion).
59' Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
59' Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mohamed Salah following a fast break.
58' Mats Wieffer (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
58' Foul by Curtis Jones (Liverpool).
57' Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57' Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
56' Attempt missed. Brajan Gruda (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Gómez.
54' Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54' Foul by Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool).
54' Offside, Liverpool. Mohamed Salah is caught offside.
54' Attempt blocked. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
53' Attempt blocked. Curtis Jones (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Gravenberch.
52' Foul by Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion).
52' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51' Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
51' Foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion).
51' Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Mats Wieffer with a cross.
50' Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
49' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
49' Foul by Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton and Hove Albion).
48' Foul by Mats Wieffer (Brighton and Hove Albion).
48' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46' Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46' Foul by Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool).
45' Second Half begins Liverpool 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
45'+4' First Half ends, Liverpool 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
45'+3' Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2' Foul by Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion).
45'+2' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+2' Attempt blocked. Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Georginio Rutter.
45' Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
45' Foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion).
45' Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
43' Attempt blocked. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
42' Attempt saved. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Bart Verbruggen (Brighton and Hove Albion). Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.
42' Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Milos Kerkez.
41' Attempt blocked. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
40' Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.
40' Foul by Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion).
38' Foul by Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool).
38' Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35' Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Jack Hinshelwood.
35' Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai with a cross.
34' Handball by Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton and Hove Albion).
33' Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
33' Foul by Brajan Gruda (Brighton and Hove Albion).
32' Attempt missed. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
31' Foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion).
31' Curtis Jones (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30' Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
26' Substitution, Liverpool. Mohamed Salah replaces Joe Gomez because of an injury.
25' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
24' Delay in match because of an injury Joe Gomez (Liverpool).
20' Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
17' Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17' Foul by Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion).
16' Attempt blocked. Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ferdi Kadioglu.
15' Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Joe Gomez.
14' Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14' Foul by Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion).
14' Attempt saved. Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alisson Becker (Liverpool). Assisted by Yankuba Minteh with a through ball.
12' Attempt missed. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Georginio Rutter.
11' Attempt missed. Georginio Rutter (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mats Wieffer.
7' Attempt missed. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Gravenberch.
6' Attempt blocked. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georginio Rutter.
1' Goal! Liverpool 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 0. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Gomez with a headed pass.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Recent form

Liverpool W D D W L

L PSV Eindhoven 4-1 UEFA Champions League
W at West Ham United 2-0 Premier League
D Sunderland 1-1 Premier League
D at Leeds United 3-3 Premier League
W at Inter Milan 1-0 UEFA Champions League

Brighton & Hove Albion D L W W D

D at Crystal Palace 0-0 Premier League
W Brentford 2-1 Premier League
W at Nottingham Forest 2-0 Premier League
L Aston Villa 4-3 Premier League
D West Ham United 1-1 Premier League

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LIV leads series 3-1-1

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