Liverpool returns to Premier League action on Saturday, facing Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield. The Reds recently triumphed over the Seagulls in an exhilarating 3-2 Carabao Cup match midweek.
This weekend’s encounter is anticipated to mirror that thrilling contest, although both teams are expected to field significantly stronger line-ups compared to their midweek squads. Arne Slot rotated eight players for the cup clash, while Brighton’s manager, Fabian Hurzeler, also made eight changes.
Brighton sits sixth in the Premier League and is in decent form, prompting pundit Chris Sutton to weigh in on whether they can avenge their cup defeat. Sutton notes Brighton’s relatively good record at Anfield, with one win, two draws, and just one loss in their last four visits. The Seagulls have often posed a challenge for the Reds over the years.
Despite Brighton’s past successes, Sutton believes Liverpool will continue their winning momentum, especially following Wednesday’s victory. He commented, “It has not been a great week for Brighton, who threw victory away against Wolves last weekend, conceding a 93rd-minute equalizer, then lost at home to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Going to Anfield will be even harder for them. Liverpool dropped points against Arsenal in their last league game, but I can’t see that happening here. Brighton will cause them problems, but they can’t afford to slip up, and they won’t.”
In terms of team news
| Season | Result |
| 2017/18 | 4-0 |
| 2018/19 | 1-0 |
| 2019/20 | 2-1 |
| 2020/21 | 0-1 |
| 2021/22 | 2-2 |
| 2022/23 | 3-3 |
| 2023/24 | 2-1 |
Kostas Tsimikas is expected to replace Andy Robertson in the starting lineup, and it’s likely that the rest of the backline will see changes as well. Additionally, Alexis Mac Allister is set to face his former club, and Ryan Gravenberch will join him in a revamped midfield.
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