Liverpool’s title hopes dented after shock loss against Brighton

Liverpool’s title hopes dented after shock loss against Brighton
Alzate scored the winner for Brighton

Liverpool lost 1-0 to Brighton at Anfield, leaving them with 2 successive league defeats at home. Steven Alzate the scored the winning goal for Brighton in the second half.

The defeat meant Liverpool are 7 points off Manchester City who won 2-0 against Burnley. Manchester City also have a game in hand over all other rivals.

Liverpool lost consecutive home games since 2017

Brighton followed up their weekend home win over Tottenham Hotspur with a with another disciplined display and a toothless Liverpool could have little complaints.

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Jurgen Klopp’s men have now failed to score in three consecutive home games for the first time since 1984. Liverpool had most of the ball but lacked the cutting edge in attack.

Brighton had a set plan which was to break forward at any counter opportunity after defending Liverpool’s attacks. They executed the plan to perfection and got rewarded in the 56th minute. Dan Burn headed a cross towards Alzate and the Colombia midfielder flicked his shot inside the far post.

Milner after the defeat

Andy Robertson, the Liverpool left-back felt that his team can have no complaints over the result.

“Brighton were the better team,” said Andy. “We were hugely disappointing all over the park.

“You have to give the team credit for playing well. They created chances, pressed us – did everything we wanted to do.

“We didn’t really do anything of note. With a long record of going unbeaten we’ve lost two. When you don’t show up you don’t get results.”

Liverpool next face Premier league toppers, Manchester City and anything less than a victory will almost end Liverpool’s title hopes.

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