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Liverpool v Brighton : The Reds went from 2-0 ahead after 25 minutes, to level at 2-2 after 90, as they dropped a pair of points at Anfield on Saturday.

[ MORE: How to watch Premier League in USA ] Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane staked the Premier League claim aspirant to their early lead and it looked like another fugitive Reds mob was on the cards, but Enock Mwepu and Leandro Trossard hit back equitable before halftime and midway through the second half. The draw leaves Liverpool 2nd in the Premier League mesa, now three points back of leaders Chelsea. Brighton, interim, mooring from 5th to 6th following Arsenal ’ s victory earlier on Saturday .

Liverpool vs Brighton final score, stats, results

final grudge : Liverpool 2, Brighton 2 finish scorers : Liverpool ( Henderson 4′, Mane 24′ ), Brighton ( Mwepu 41′, Trossard 65′ ) Shots : Liverpool 14, Brighton 9 Shots on target : liverpool 3, Brighton 6 possession : liverpool 59 %, Brighton 41 %

3 things we learned, Liverpool vs Brighton

1. Liverpool lucky to draw : arsenic cursorily as Liverpool sprinted out of the starting gate, their considerable momentum came to a whine crippled merely as cursorily around the half-hour bell ringer. surely a halftime perch would do the trick, evening after conceding to make it 2-1, and it would be however another step toward reclaiming the Premier League claim. By the end of full-time, it was Liverpool who were possibly slenderly fortunate to be taking a point. 2. Brighton denied by Alisson masterclass : Alisson Becker made three massive saves — the first at 2-1 and the other two at 2-2 — that ultimately secured the steer for the Reds, but the Seagulls will leave Anfield feeling like they should have taken all three themselves.

3. Naby Keita injury dampens the delight : possibly it was only precautionary when Jurgen Klopp took Naby Keita off in the twentieth moment, but the 26-year-old ’ s drawn-out injury history would seem to indicate another absence is likely. Either direction, it ’ s a bad blow for Liverpool, who are already shorthanded in central midfield, with UEFA Champions League carry through set to resume this workweek. Man of the Match : Leandro Trossard – Scored the equalizer and led the line arsenic well as could be expected with Brighton hurting badly without a striker .

Liverpool vs Brighton recap, highlights

Jordan Henderson gets the early opener for Liverpool (goal video)

In no time at all, Virgil van Dijk picked out Trent Alexander-Arnold down the left wing, and the egyptian weaved his way into the penalty area before cutting the ball back to the circus tent of the box. Henderson arrived with equal parts deft touch and uncork power .

Sadio Mane heads home for 2-0 Liverpool lead (goal video)

For a pair of humble wingers best known for their rapid pace, Salah and Mane have evolved into highly achieve finishers in front of goal. [ VIDEO: Premier League highlights ] 

Enock Mwepu floats the ball over Alisson to make it 2-1 (goal video)

Did he mean it ? Was it all a happy accident ? 80-20 toward the latter .

Leandro Trossard finishes a Brighton counter for 2-2 (goal video)

It ’ sulfur not like Liverpool to be caught out in a situation that Van Dijk can ’ t singlehandedly clean up, let alone for the entire backline and midfield to be so well played through. A sensational sequence for a merited equalizer.

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