Liverpool vs Brighton: After a thumping at Old Trafford, Liverpool aims to continue their domination when they face Brighton in the EPL on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Liverpool vs Brighton
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Saturday 30th October, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Highlights: Liverpool 0-1 Brighton | Reds beaten at Anfield – YouTube
Preview
Liverpool is fresh off a 2-0 EFL Cup 4th round win against Preston in mid-week, which ensured a quarter-final berth.
However, the bigger result was on the weekend when Liverpool thumped arch-rivals Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford.
Keita, Jota and 2 goals from Salah gave the Reds a 4-0 lead at half time before Salah gift wrapped the contest and took home the match ball with a 3rd goal within 5 minutes of the second half to complete his hat-trick.
It was a whirlwind day for the Egyptian as he broke a number of records and will look to help the Reds go the journey after this exhilarating display. Liverpool is 2nd in the table with 21 points.
On the other hand, Brighton was knocked out of the EFL Cup by Leicester on penalties 4-2 after it finished 2-2 in regulation time.
In the EPL, Brighton was thumped 4-1 at home by Manchester City and hope to get back on the winning run.
Allister scored the only goal for Brighton in that clash. This loss sent them to 5th in the table with 15 points from 9 matches.
The Seagulls need the three points desperately as they have not won a match since late September.
With 3 draws and a loss in their last 4 EPL matches, Brighton have dropped off the pace after a brilliant start to the season.
The last time both sides met in the EPL, Brighton beat Liverpool at Anfield 1-0 through Alzate’s second half effort.
Form Guide
Liverpool: DWWWW
Brighton: DDDLD
Mohamed Salah is now the greatest African goal-scorer in Premier League history. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/qqQ5Xz68Ox
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 24, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Preston 0-2 Liverpool
Leicester 2(4)-2(2) Brighton
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Liverpool vs Brighton in India?
The match is live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV, while the broadcast is on Star Sports 2/HD.
Team News
Elliot, Milner, Keita, Thiago miss out due to injuries for the Reds while Kelleher is a doubt due to illness.
Welbeck and Alzate are ruled out for the Seagulls while Burn and Richards are major doubts.
Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Jones, Salah, Firmino and Mané
Brighton possible 11:
Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Duffy, Cucurella, Moder, Lallana, Gross, March, Trossard and Maupay
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
Liverpool is in a dominant mood and are expected to win this contest comfortably.
After their big win against Man United, they look a unit aiming for the EPL title and remain in supreme form.
Brighton’s winless since September and will suffer against the likes of Salah: who is on fire in front of goal.
Players to watch out for: Salah, Mané, Maupay and Trossard.
