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Brighton vs Liverpool: Premier League Preview
Liverpool make their final Premier League road trip of the 2024-25 campaign on Monday night, as the newly crowned champions face a Brighton side still chasing a late European berth at the Amex Stadium.
by Berba
Arne Slot's men have already wrapped up the title but come into this fixture looking to avoid going three league games without a win for the first time all season. Last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield saw the Reds surrender a two-goal lead, with Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz striking early before the Gunners fought back, exploiting a shaky second-half display. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return was met with a mixed reception, and his role in the equaliser cast a shadow over what had started as a celebratory afternoon.
Despite the dropped points, Liverpool’s away form has remained steady; they haven’t lost their final away game in a Premier League season since 2018. However, with the title sealed and a few squad changes likely, the Reds face a tricky test against a Brighton side still with something to play for.
The Seagulls were 2-0 winners at Molineux last weekend, with Danny Welbeck’s penalty and Brajan Gruda’s late finish sealing a deserved win over Wolves. That result kept Fabian Hürzeler’s team in contention for eighth place, which could offer a route into the Europa Conference League depending on the outcome of European finals and league standings elsewhere. Brighton have taken seven points from their last three matches after a tough March and April stretch, though their record at the Amex is less convincing—conceding in each of their last six home games.
Hürzeler’s side are still seeking their first win over Liverpool in the league this season. They suffered back-to-back defeats to the Reds in October—a 3-2 EFL Cup exit followed by a 2-1 loss at Anfield. However, they have not lost a Premier League match against Liverpool at the Amex since March 2022.
Team news favours Brighton ahead of the clash. Joao Pedro returns from suspension, while captain Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman are back from injury. The trio's availability will be crucial, particularly against a Liverpool side with depth across the pitch. James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, and Solly March all remain unavailable, and Georginio Rutter is unlikely to return until the final day.
For Liverpool, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton are still sidelined, while questions remain over the fitness of Conor Bradley, which could open the door for Alexander-Arnold to start despite last week’s controversy. Mohamed Salah, who has 16 Premier League goals on the road this season, can set a new single-season away record if he scores at the Amex, although he has only contributed to two goals in his last seven appearances.
With Brighton aiming to keep European hopes alive and Liverpool seeking a strong finish, Monday’s fixture is set to provide one final test of focus and motivation for both sides before the season draws to a close.