Liverpool Stunned by Brighton as Seagulls Fly HighLiverpool Stunned by Brighton as Seagulls Fly High Anfield was silenced on Saturday afternoon as Brighton & Hove Albion dealt Liverpool a shock 3-0 defeat, casting a shadow over the Premier League title race. The Seagulls, who had not won at Anfield in their history, were inspired by a masterful display from Leandro Trossard. The Belgian winger scored a stunning brace, including an audacious chip over Alisson Becker, to put the visitors in control. Liverpool were stunned and struggled to create clear-cut chances. Brighton’s defense held firm, with Joel Veltman and Lewis Dunk towering over the hosts’ attack. In the second half, Marc Cucurella added a third for Brighton, curling home a sublime shot from the edge of the area. Liverpool’s misery was compounded when Darwin Nunez was sent off for a reckless challenge on Veltman. The victory marks Brighton’s first away win against a top-six side since 2018. It also puts a dent in Liverpool’s title aspirations, as they now trail Manchester City by four points with just seven games remaining. Brighton, meanwhile, move up to eighth place in the table and will be confident of securing a top-half finish. Manager Roberto De Zerbi was delighted with his team’s performance. “It was a fantastic win for us,” said De Zerbi. “We played with courage and quality, and we deserved the three points.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that his team were second best on the day. “Brighton were excellent today,” said Klopp. “They played with more intensity and desire than us, and they punished our mistakes.” The defeat will serve as a wake-up call for Liverpool, who have now lost three of their last five games in all competitions. They will need to regroup quickly with a crucial Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
