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Liverpool next five fixtures compared to Man City and Arsenal as Jürgen Klopp chance clear Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Here is how the next part of the title run-in will look. Liverpool has moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after beating Brighton. But Manchester City and Arsenal are about to face off at the Etihad Stadium where either side could close the gap and produce a statement performance in the title race. There was a nervy finish with there only being one goal in it, but Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah ensured that the three points went to the Reds. It was a big result and a well deserved one on balance. With nine games left after this weekend, we are well and truly in the final stretch of the campaign. The time to put together a big run of results would be now — but who do each of the Premier League title contenders have left to face? There are some big matches — with Arsenal st...

Alexis Mac Allister showed how Liverpool can beat Man City and Arsenal after David Coote moment Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield thanks to goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah. Alexis Mac Allister was exceptional and he showed the required temperament. ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL  // Liverpool is top of the Premier League with nine games to go. Sunday's results were effectively perfect for the Reds: first, a win against Brighton, and then both Manchester City and Arsenal dropping points by drawing with one another. The title race still looks set to go to the wire but Liverpool is in pole position. Before the end of the campaign, there will be more tricky matches to come — but this one was a difficult test that has been passed. Roberto De Zerbi's men made it as difficult as you would expect. This was the first time that Jürgen Klopp had beaten the Italian and Brighton went ahead via Danny Welbeck early on, but Liverpool found a way to come out on top. He...

Jürgen Klopp names 'unbelievable' moment that got Liverpool win as Dominik Szoboszlai praised Liverpool edged past Brighton with a 2-1 victory on Easter Sunday. Here's what Jürgen Klopp said after the game, including praising a player for the winning goal. Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield on Easter Sunday. Jürgen Klopp was pleased with the performance of his side's response after coming from behind to secure all three points. The Reds required goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah after going down early to a good finish by Danny Welbeck, securing a result that put them top of the Premier League table. Only an Arsenal win at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City will be enough to dislodge Liverpool from the summit of the table. Klopp was pleased with his side's defensive performance after the game. And he also pointed to a moment that he described as 'unbelievable' during his post-match interview. After Liverpool's win, speaking to BBC Ma...

Liverpool next manager just got exciting glimpse of biggest weapon Jürgen Klopp leaves behind Liverpool's attacking wing duo had 16 shots between them against Brighton. Their display provided a glimpse of the fire power to the next potential manager. It wasn't the start Liverpool fans were looking for but Jürgen Klopp's side got the result in the end. Victory over Brighton sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, with only an Arsenal victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium a result that would change things on Easter Sunday. There were several positives to take from the Reds' performance, particularly the displays of Mohamed Salah and Luis Díáz.  The duo were both on target to help the Reds to a 2-1 victory and had 16 shots between them, with Salah having 12 — the most ever by a Liverpool player in the Premier League, and the ninth across Europe's big five leagues since 2015. There were signs of excellent link-up between Alex...

Nathan Aké injury adds to Man City worries as Liverpool handed Premier League title boost Nathan Aké was forced off during the first half of Manchester City's clash with Arsenal. The injuries are stacking up for Pep Guardiola, which could be a boost for Liverpool. Manchester City has been dealt another injury blow after Nathan Aké was forced off during the heavyweight clash with Arsenal. The issue could prove to be a boost to Liverpool’s Premier League title chances. Aké went down with what looked to be a muscle problem midway through the first-half at the Etihad, with the game still goalless. The Netherlands international was quickly brought off for Rico Lewis in another defensive blow for Pep Guardiola. Kyle Walker and John Stones both picked up injuries while on international duty with England last week. The former was ruled out of the game against the Gunners, although Stones was able to take a place on the bench. Furthermore, goalkeeper Ederson was ruled out aga...

Four things spotted in Liverpool vs Brighton as Jürgen Klopp sums up fans' fume at David Coote Liverpool returned to the top of the table before Manchester City's clash with Arsenal with a 2-1 win over Brighton at Anfield. This is what we spotted. ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL  // Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League after being made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Brighton. The Reds couldn't have made a much worse start as they found themselves behind within 90 seconds. Virgil van Dijk failed to clear his lines, with Danny Welbeck pouncing as he struck the ball home sweetly from the edge of the box. Mohamed Salah had a multitude of chances to bring the hosts back level, but clearly didn't have his radar calibrated following the international break as he fired over on a few occasions. Fortunately, Luis Díaz had his shooting boots on, and provided the perfect touch to beat Bart Verbruggen as Brighton appealed in vain for offside. Liverpool seized contr...

Arsenal are targeting the WRONG Brighton star Arsenal are reportedly still interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson as they look to acquire a new number nine this summer. Fabrizio Romero understands that Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres is currently the Gunners’ first-choice target, with Benjamin Sesko also admired, while David Ornstein recently confirmed that Ferguson remains on their radar. Last year, sources informed us that Ferguson was high on Arsenal’s transfer wish-list, but he has dropped below the likes of Sesko and Gyokeres after a fairly poor 2023-24 campaign. Danny Welbeck appears to be Roberto De Zerbi’s favoured option through the middle at the AMEX Stadium, with the Republic of Ireland international struggling in front of goal this term. After netting a hat-trick against Newcastle United in September, Ferguson was expected to kick on, but he has only scored two goals in all competitions since th...

Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Alexis Mac Allister plus two superb Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Alexis Mac Allister shone against his former side. Mohamed Salah was also very good and scored the winner. ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL  // Liverpool came from behind to secure a vital victory in the Premier League title race against a Brighton side that had plenty to offer at Anfield. Against his former side, Alexis Mac Allister was sensational. Inside two minutes, former Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck scored a superb goal to put Brighton in front. Referee David Coote frustrated those inside Anfield, but Luis Díaz did bring his side level before the break. It was end-to-end, frantic, and pretty much how Liverpool vs Brighton fixtures usually are. After the interval, Liverpool didn't panic. The Reds pushed for a second goal to go ahead and patiently worked some opportunities. Dominik Szoboszlai c...

Report and free match highlights as Brighton stole the lead through Danny Welbeck in opening 87 seconds; Luis Diaz found first-half reply before Mo Salah scored winner; Liverpool edge out in front in Premier League title race ahead of Man City vs Arsenal on Super Sunday Jurgen Klopp registered his 300th win in charge of Liverpool with an enthralling 2-1 victory over Roberto de Zerbi Brighton to send them temporarily top of the Premier League. Ahead of Manchester City's meeting with Arsenal,  the Reds had the chance to succeed both fellow title challengers at the summit, but did not enjoy the start they envisaged after falling behind within 87 first-half seconds at Anfield. Plucky Brighton are deliberately bold in De Zerbi mould, as proved by Simon Adingra, who flew down the left wing from kick off and fizzed a ball centrally towards Danny Welbeck. The forward benefitted from a ricochet off Pascal Gross, but there was no luck in the finish, as he lashed an instinctive volley in...

Man City and Arsenal's likely line ups for crucial Premier League title showdown Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon for a game that could have a huge impact on the race for the Premier League title but both managers might have to do without key players Neither Mikel Arteta nor Pep Guardiola need telling how important Sunday’s Etihad showdown could be. Table-topping Arsenal travel to Manchester City for a game that could be decisive in the race for the Premier League crown. The Gunners currently have a one-point advantage over the holders. While each side will be doing their utmost to earn victory, Liverpool will be keeping a close eye on the result as they too attempt to take advantage. With such a high-stakes game, there is plenty of thinking for both Guardiola and Arteta to do. Both teams have however been bitten by injury problems during the international break. With that being said, Mirror Football takes a look at each side that could take to the pitc...

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Brighton today - Premier League Andy Robertson is carrying a new injury Darwin Nunez is fit enough to start against Brighton Liverpool must win before Arsenal face Man City Liverpool predicted lineup vs Brighton today - Premier League Andy Robertson is carrying a new injury Darwin Nunez is fit enough to start against Brighton Liverpool must win before Arsenal face Man City Liverpool can go top of the Premier League table with a win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in Gameweek 30, but injuries continue to hamper Jurgen Klopp's side. The Reds are looking to bounce back from their FA Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester United prior to the international break but Brighton have been something of a bogey team for Liverpool, with Klopp's side only winning one of the last five meetings. They are boosted by the news that Darwin Nunez is expected to be fit enough to start in the attack, but plenty of other important players are sufferin...

What Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold told Fernando Torres on surprise Liverpool return Fernando Torres was at the AXA Training Centre this week to shadow Jürgen Klopp and Pep Ljinder. The former Liverpool striker is currently coaching Atletico Madrid's U19. Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was a special visitor to the club's AXA Training Centre this week as the 40-year-old Spaniard shadowed Jürgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders. Torres played for Liverpool from 2007 to 2011 and scored 81 goals in all competitions until his acrimonious move to Chelsea midway through the 2010/11 season soured his reputation in the eyes of some Reds fans for several years. After Chelsea, Torres went on to play for AC Milan and another stint at Atletico Madrid before retiring in 2019 after a season in Japan. Since retirement, Torres was appointed as coach of Atletico's U-19 side in 2021, where he is still manager. He was back at Anfield on Saturday, and scored the fourth for Liverp...

Liverpool transfer news as $108m Real Madrid star and player Jürgen Klopp loves cause 'interest' The latest Liverpool transfer news as a bid is reportedly being weighed up for a Real Madrid star. A player Jürgen Klopp loves could also be eyed as a Mohamed Salah heir. Liverpool returns to action tomorrow after the latest international break as it welcomes Brighton to Anfield. In what are Jürgen Klopp's final weeks as boss, the German will want to leave in the best possible way, meaning another trophy — or two — in Liverpool's cabinet. With Michael Edwards confirmed as FSG's new CEO of football and Richard Hughes set to start as the club's new sporting director in June, there are many moving parts behind the scenes. As of yet, no new manager has been named and, with the news that Xabi Alonso has decided to stay in Leverkusen for at least another season, the search for a Klopp replacement goes on. Despite the lack of a new manager, with Edwards playing a role a...

Too early' - Jarell Quansah makes Jürgen Klopp admission amid blunt Liverpool manager response Liverpool will have to look elsewhere after Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the running to be the club's next coach. Jarell Quansah isn't paying too much attention. Jarell Quansah insists he’s paying no attention to the speculation around Liverpool’s next manager. The Reds’ search for Jürgen Klopp’s successor took a dramatic twist this week as Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the running. Alonso confirmed his decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen next season during a press conference on Friday, ending rumors linking him with Liverpool and Bayern Munich. It means the Reds will have to look elsewhere for a new boss. According to the ECHO, Sporting CP boss Rúben Amorim is the new favored target. Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and current Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann are also being hotly tipped for the Anfield dugout. It’s of little interest to Quansah though. The Liverpool defe...

Amorim release clause REVEALED as Alonso knocks back Liverpool Xabi Alonso dealt Liverpool and Bayern Munich a crushing blow on Friday when he announced his intention to stay with Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga leaders are on the brink of a first-ever German title with the 42-year-old Spaniard at the helm and his work at the BayArena put him top of the list for both Liverpool and Bayern ahead of the summer. With Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel both set to depart their managerial roles at the end of the season, there had been a clamour for Alonso’s signature but the World Cup-winning midfielder has decided to stay put for another season at least. Liverpool will need to look further down their list of potential candidates with new sporting director Richard Hughes officially taking up his position in June. Among the potential replacements for Klopp are Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann. However, one name appears to be emerging ...

Jürgen Klopp names Liverpool player who has exceeded his expectations as duo saves him millions Liverpool's midfield rebuild has proven a success this season. One player in particular has exceeded Jürgen Klopp expectations, while two more saved the club millions. Jürgen Klopp has admitted Alexis Mac Allister has exceeded his expectations this season. The Liverpool midfielder will face his former side this weekend as the Reds host Brighton. Mac Allister will almost certainly start against his old club. The Argentina international has been perhaps Liverpool’s standout player in recent games, having well and truly found his feet since the turn of the year. Having filled the number six role during the first few months of the season after his $44m (£35m/€41m), Mac Allister is now excelling in a more advanced position in midfield. The 25-year-old has scored in each of his last three games for the Reds, and looks set to play an influential role in his side’s push for the Premier L...

How Arsenal could make up for Isak regrets with Zirkzee transfer Arsenal are said to be targeting a striker this summer as they look to cement their status among European’s elite sides and Mikel Arteta will hope the club have learned from past mistakes in the transfer market. Although Arsenal are the top scorers in the Premier League this season, they have lacked a true goal threat up front, with the majority of their goals coming from the likes of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz. The combination of strikers Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah has only produced ten league goals this year and the absence of a physical focal point centre forward has led Arsenal to scout a number of players such as Victor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak. The pursuit of Isak in particular will perhaps prove a tough subject for Arsenal, having been linked numerous times to the Swedish international prior to his €70 million move to Newcastle in 2022. However, Arsenal hesitated on a deal and allowed Newcastle to sig...

Newcastle chasing Man Utd target who can become their Saliba Newcastle’s search for a new centre-back during the January transfer window has them turning towards a player who offers similarities to Arsenal stalwart William Saliba. Since breaking into the Gunners’ first team 18 months ago, Saliba has been one of the leading players in his position in the Premier League, with many critics of the opinion that he is setting the standard in the role. Of course, Newcastle are not in a position to land the France international, but they are readying themselves to sign someone who may be able to replicate the instant impact that he has had in England. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Newcastle are one of two Premier League clubs along with Manchester United who are closely following the fortnes of Juventus defender Bremer. The 27-year-old has long been one of Serie A’s top centre-backs. Even before he moved to Juve, his all-round qualities were admired by many top clubs around Europe and he ...

Man City has major injury concern ahead of Arsenal as Liverpool hopes for title boost Kyle Walker was forced off in the 20th minute of England's international friendly against Brazil on Saturday night. The Man City defender will be assessed soon. Manchester City is sweating over the fitness of skipper Kyle Walker ahead of the resumption of the Premier League. City is currently a point behind Liverpool in the table, with Arsenal leading the way on goal difference. The Reds have had to contend with injury issues for the past few months with Jürgen Klopp still without the likes of Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota. The situation is likely to improve after the international break though, with Curtis Jones close to a return. Now its title rivals have injury worries with Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães both pulling out of their respective international squads last week. City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was also left out of the Belgium squad. And Pep Guardio...

Who is Rúben Amorim? New Liverpool favorite learned from José Mourinho and received one-year ban Rúben Amorim is the new favorite to become the next Liverpool manager. The Sporting CP boss has impressed in his short career, having learned from José Mourinho. With Xabi Alonso out of the running, Liverpool will have to turn its attentions elsewhere for a new manager. It seems the Reds already have someone in mind. Alonso confirmed his decision to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen at a press conference on Friday. The former midfielder had been heavily linked with both Liverpool and Bayern Munich, with both clubs set to be without managers in the summer. Explaining his decision, Alonso said: "I am a young coach but I have to feel it and right now I feel that this is the right place and I have to thank the management, the club that has been really supportive. We have been here many times. It has been a season with much speculation regarding my future and until now we have had so many ga...

Liverpool transfer news as Ruben Amorim could sign $140m Sporting CP pair amid striker 'interest' Liverpool transfer news as two Sporting CP players could move to Anfield. The Reds look set to battle Tottenham for Mohamed Salah's international teammate. It has been an eventful international break for Liverpool, with Jürgen Klopp's side returning to action against Brighton on Sunday. Despite being the favorite to replace Klopp this summer, Xabi Alonso has pulled out of the running and now plans to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool is now considering alternatives to the Spaniard, with Roberto De Zerbi and Rúben Amorim the standout options. De Zerbi will get a chance to showcase his talents when his side travels to Anfield this weekend. A host of Liverpool players were also in international action with left-back Andy Robertson suffering a scare while away with Scotland He was forced off in the defeat to Northern Ireland but fears over a lengthy lay-off have been alla...

Liverpool gets Curtis Jones boost before Brighton as Jürgen Klopp issues four more injury updates Liverpool could welcome midfielder Curtis Jones back against Brighton. The midfielder has not played since injuring his ankle in the win over Brentford over a month ago. Liverpool returns to Premier League action against Brighton at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds currently sit second in the table, behind Arsenal only on goal difference with Manchester City a point behind in third. The league leaders travel to the Etihad later on Sunday meaning Liverpool could find itself back in pole position with a victory. Jürgen Klopp has been without a number of key players through injury in recent weeks but that situation is improving considerably. Klopp spoke to the media in his press conference on Friday and confirmed that Curtis Jones was back in training, with the midfielder having not played since suffering an ankle problem at Brentford in February. He could feature...

Liverpool transfer news as Real Madrid 'dealt Trent Alexander-Arnold blow' and $32m teen 'eyed' Liverpool transfer news as the Reds eye an exciting defensive prospect. Real Madrid's hopes of securing a move for Trent Alexander-Arnold have taken a hit. It could be a busy summer at Liverpool as the post-Jürgen Klopp era begins and his successor shapes the Anfield squad. But before any potential incomings or outgoings, a decision must be made on who is the right man for the job. Several behind-the-scenes appointments have already been made ahead of the summer, most importantly Richard Hughes arriving as the club's new sporting director. It was a role that was vacant after Jörg Schmadtke announced he would be leaving in January. Now with a strong infrastructure in place, the focus can shift to the next boss who will occupy the hot seat at Anfield. Xabi Alonso remains the favorite to take over but Liverpool will face competition from Bayern Munich for the Bayer L...

Jürgen Klopp gets unexpected boost as Liverpool star to return early from international duty Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endō is set to make an early return to the AXA Training Centre. He had been due to play for Japan against North Korea on Tuesday. Wataru Endō is set to return to Liverpool earlier than planned after Japan's next World Cup qualifier was postponed. Japan had been due to face North Korea in a double-header this week. The first match took place on Thursday as Japan won 1-0, with the second qualifying match scheduled to take place in North Korea on Tuesday March 26. The hosts had requested the match be moved to a neutral venue though due to 'unavoidable circumstances'. But the Asian Football Confederation has announced that the match has now been postponed, with Japan captain Endō set to head back to Merseyside. A statement read: "The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today that the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualif...