Brighton vs Liverpool: Premier League previewQuite why the team are struggling so much after coming close to an unprecedented quadruple is unclear but the collective decline is obvious. Easily beaten at Brentford last time out, Saturday’s journey looks just as difficult. Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton sit only a point behind Liverpool in the Premier League and have found the kind of goalscoring touch that proved so elusive during the Graham Potter years. Date, kick-off time and venueThe Premier League game is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today, Saturday 14 January, 2023.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool LIVE: Latest Premier League updates(Getty Images)Brighton winger Solly March netted twice early in the second half and set up another goal in a 3-0 home win over a sluggish Liverpool on Saturday that lifts them above the Reds and up to seventh in the Premier League standings. After being denied a penalty late in the first half, March gave his side the lead in the 47th minute as Brighton won the ball high up the pitch and Kaoru Mitoma slid it into March’s path for a simple finish. The 28-year-old added a brilliant second six minutes later, latching on to Evan Ferguson’s pass and digging the ball out from under his feet to fire it home inside the far post. Making his first start since joining Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in December, Dutch forward Cody Gakpo was anonymous for much of the game as the visitors struggled to keep possession and create any decent chances.
The Japan international has been in devastating form once again. There will be three minutes of added time. Jamie Braidwood14 January 2023 16:511673714716Brighton 3-0 LiverpoolThe away fans are leaving early here. Brighton have been dominant from start to finish. Jamie Braidwood14 January 2023 16:451673714417GOAL! Brighton 3-0 Liverpool (WELBECK)So easy for Brighton! Substitute Danny Welbeck seals victory with his first of the season and it’s been so well deserved. It’s awful from Liverpool. A throw-in is flicked on and Welbeck beats Gomez with a classy touch, before finishing under Alisson.
Jamie Braidwood14 January 2023 16:401673714209Brighton 2-0 LiverpoolThe changes have made little impact for Liverpool, even as Elliott cuts onto his left foot but drags a shot wide of the post. Brighton remain well on top and the Seagulls are heading above Liverpool into seventh as it stands. Jamie Braidwood14 January 2023 16:361673713713Brighton 2-0 LiverpoolFour changes for Liverpool, just before the 70-minute mark. Ben Doak, Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Joe Gomez are on, Fabinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson and Matip are off.
Pre-match talk on the south coast was dominated by Trossard being dropped by head coach Roberto De Zerbi due to his attitude before a statement from his agent outlined his desire to leave Sussex. But Brighton proved they can still produce their scintillating best without the Belgium forward as they ripped apart the Reds with a sensational display on a memorable afternoon. Jamie Braidwood14 January 2023 17:311673715129FULL TIME! Brighton 3-0 LiverpoolJamie Braidwood14 January 2023 16:521673715072Brighton 3-0 LiverpoolThe brilliant Mitoma is brought off on 90 minutes.
Marsh rounded off an excellent performance by teeing up substitute Danny Welbeck with a glancing header from a throw-in, and Welbeck lifted the ball over a defender before slotting it into the net for his first Premier League goal of the season. The win means Brighton rise to seventh in the table on 30 points, two ahead of Liverpool, who have struggled with form and injuries. 1673717490FULL TIME! Brighton 3-0 LiverpoolSubstitute Danny Welbeck wrapped up Albion’s victory after March’s quick-fire double early in the second period put them on course for a resounding success. Jurgen Klopp’s stunned visitors had no response to being outplayed at the Amex Stadium, leaving the Seagulls to leapfrog them into seventh position.
Liverpool FC — Brighton v Liverpool: How to watch the FA Cup tie, live commentary and highlightsLiverpool travel to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Emirates FA Cup – here's how to follow the fourth-round tie. The contest at the Amex Stadium kicks off at 1. 30pm GMT and will be shown live on ITV in the UK. Global television listings are available here. Listen to the action with our free audio commentary service here and follow live and interactive build-up, in-game updates, reaction and more in Match Centre here on Liverpoolfc. com and the official LFC app (iOS | Google Play).