After overcoming two
acid test games to start the season, Liverpool have a third test of
their credentials to come on Saturday: a game against Brighton and
Hove Albion. The Seagulls will travel to Merseyside fresh from
beating their eternal rivals, Manchester United, 3-2 at home.
Can the Reds
continue their early season promise? Can Brighton hold off the Red
onslaught?
Liverpool News
Not much to worry
about for Liverpool: expect the same team to start as the previous
two games. The effervescent trio of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and
Mohamed Salah will shine, but it’s the midfield trio of Georginio
Wijnaldum, James Milner and Naby Keita who are impressing the most.
Paring well with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson,
Liverpool look as exciting as they have done in many years.
At the back, expect
Virgil van Dijk to continue his blossoming partnership with Joe
Gomez: Dejan Lovren, watch out!
Brighton News
Meanwhile,
Brighton arrive at Anfield with one win and one loss. They played
poorly on their opening day before absolutely outclassing United over
90 minutes. The 3-2 scoreline flatters the Red Devils; Brighton were
outstanding.
Expect a similar
line-up here, with Dale Stephens and Davy Propper offering zeal in
the middle and Pascal Gross offering the attacking impetus from the
middle three. Up top, Glenn Murray will need plenty of overlapping
runs from Solly March and Anthony Knockaert; though full-backs Martin
Montoya and Bernardo will need plenty of cover to handle the Reds
pace out-wide.
Match Prediction
This could be a
tricky one for Liverpool. Brighton are a good team, and will provide
more of a threat than perhaps expected. However, we can see Liverpool
edging this one: though, with the pressure already on after two
games, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle Brighton.
