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Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton at a rocking Anfield and go top of the Premier League on the day their two title rivals both suffered defeat.
It was an especially impressive comeback because Brighton had been playing so well – and keeping the home crowd quiet at times. It was the second time these sides had met this week, with Liverpool beating Brighton 3-2 at the Amex Stadium in the Carabao Cup. But with a total of 18 changes made between both sides from that game it was probably not entirely relevant to this one.The Reds have only lost once under Slot – at home against Nottingham Forest, who are now third in the table after their win over West Ham.
But they were growing into the game and the breakthrough came when Gakpo’s cross evaded everyone and went straight in. Striker Darwin Nunez seemed to celebrate but replays showed he did not get a touch.The Reds edged it after that and rarely looked like losing that lead.For a while Brighton looked as if they could be entering the title conversation.
But as Liverpool improved in the second half, Brighton offered less going forward – and only managed one effort on target after the break.After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.
Brighton have scored 16 goals from an xG of 13.2 in the Premier League this season, netting roughly three goals more than expected. Only Leicester and Wolves have overperformed more.
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