Brighton seeking revenge after EFL Cup exit against Liverpool.

2024-10-27

As Liverpool aim to solidify their Premier League standing, Brighton arrive at Anfield eager to avenge their midweek EFL Cup exit in what promises to be a thrilling sequel between the two sides.

Liverpool

Liverpool earned a 3-2 win on Wednesday in the EFL Cup during the first encounter of a double-header against Brighton. The Reds held their breath as a late goal from Tariq Lamptey in the 90th minute brought the Seagulls within a goal. In the end, a brace from Cody Gakpo and a goal from Luis Diaz were enough to see Liverpool over the line.

Liverpool, on a strong run of form with four wins and a draw in their last five matches, will be aiming for successive victories over Brighton when they meet again over the weekend. They seek to return to winning ways in the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Arsenal, having equalized twice following goals from Arsenal's Saka and Merino.

The draw with Arsenal kept Liverpool in second place, extending their winless run against the Gunners to five matches. With just a point separating them from Manchester City at the top of the table, Arne Slot will be hopeful that Bournemouth can aid his side by challenging the Sky Blues.

After winning their first six Premier League encounters against Brighton, Liverpool have managed only two victories in their last eight meetings with the Seagulls. However, with a win in this fixture last season, the Reds could secure consecutive home victories over their visitors.

Following his midweek brace against Brighton, Cody Gakpo may replace Darwin Núñez in attack for Arne Slot's 4-2-3-1 setup, having started on the bench last weekend against Arsenal.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton, on the other hand, will have nothing but revenge on their minds after crashing out of the EFL Cup following Wednesday’s defeat to Liverpool. ‘It's disappointing to be knocked out in the cup, but we were not ruthless enough, and that was a difference,’ Fabian Hürzeler said after the loss.

'Liverpool scored at the right moment; they scored out of nowhere with an unbelievable shot, and they had their timing on their side. We were not able to reply in the right moments,’ he added. The Seagulls also earned a point in their last Premier League outing following a 2-2 draw with bottom-placed Wolves.

Brighton are 6th with 16 points, having gone three games without defeat [DLWWD], a streak they would be hoping to extend when they face the Reds this weekend. However, Brighton have taken just five points from a possible 12 in their last four away league games against Liverpool [1W, 2D, 1L].

Fabian Hürzeler, who left Evan Ferguson in attack in his 4-2-3-1 for the midweek clash against Liverpool, is expected to bring the in-form Danny Welbeck back into the starting line-up when the Seagulls head to Liverpool.