Brighton stuns Liverpool
Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 at the Amex on Saturday — Danny Welbeck put Brighton ahead and Yankuba Minteh’s late strike sealed the win, denting Liverpool’s push for a Champions League spot as the run-in tightens. (theguardian.com)
Official match reports credit Brighton with goals in the 14th and 56th minutes and list Milos Kerkez’s 30th‑minute strike as Liverpool’s goal — several outlets’ final scoreboards therefore record a Welbeck brace and Kerkez on the scoresheet, differing from some live reports. (espn.com) Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was forced off after around eight minutes following a challenge from James Milner and was visibly distraught as he left the pitch; early scans were later described as a minor thigh issue rather than a long‑term injury. (msn.com) The result left Liverpool sitting fifth on 49 points from 31 matches while Brighton rose to 43 points after their game, with the official Premier League table reflecting the reshuffle in the top‑six chase. (premierleague.com) Manager Arne Slot said the defeat “hurts a lot” and highlighted mounting injury problems and a congested fixture schedule when assessing Liverpool’s faltering bid for a top‑four finish. (espn.com) On the match numbers, Liverpool registered the greater share of possession but were outshot overall; statisticians recorded roughly 53% possession for Liverpool and a higher total‑shot count for Brighton. (espn.co.uk) Saturday’s loss was Liverpool’s 10th in the Premier League this season, extending a run that has left their Champions League qualification hopes under renewed pressure. (skysports.com)
