Liverpool in crisis! Can Brighton push the champs even deeper into trouble?
Liverpool Searching for Answers
Liverpool enter another Premier League weekend still desperately trying to make sense of a season that has spiralled far away from expectations. Their narrow 1:0 win away at Inter Milan brought momentary relief, especially for Arne Slot, who created headlines last week after dropping Mohamed Salah following a heated exchange.
But the pressure remains enormous. A chaotic 3:3 draw with Leeds means Liverpool sit on only 23 points, and with 24 goals conceded, this is the worst title-defence start since Leicester in 2016/17. They are now just two goals away from conceding 50 Premier League goals in a single calendar year — something achieved only twice before in history.
Even Anfield has stopped being a safe haven. Liverpool have failed to win their last three home matches in all competitions, collecting just one point.
Brighton Chase Europe Despite Setbacks
Brighton travel to Merseyside sitting eighth, three points from the top four, yet carrying frustration after a poorly timed run of two games without victory. They let a two-goal lead slip in a 2:3 defeat to Aston Villa, then needed a late equaliser to rescue a point against struggling West Ham.
Both matches were at home, so the change of scenery might be exactly what they need. Brighton have lost just once in their last five Premier League away games, picking up two wins and two draws, and they have kept back-to-back clean sheets on the road. Achieving three consecutive away shutouts would be their first such run since 2020.
Head-to-Head Trends
Brighton are looking for back-to-back league wins over Liverpool after their dramatic 3:2 victory in May.
At Anfield, however, Liverpool’s record remains strong: just one defeat in their last 11 home meetings with Brighton.
Key Stats
Liverpool have failed to score a first-half goal in each of their last five Premier League matches.
They have scored two or more goals in only one of their last seven home games.
Both teams have scored in seven of Brighton’s last eleven league fixtures.
Brighton have not won a league match in December in eight straight attempts.
Players to Watch
Former Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has scored seven of his last ten Liverpool goals at Anfield.
Defender Jan Paul van Hecke stands in his way but also carries attacking threat, scoring three times this season, twice after the 80th minute.
Liverpool remain without Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa, while Conor Bradley is suspended. Brighton could be missing Yasin Ayari and former Liverpool midfielder James Milner.
