Brighton vs Liverpool final score: Title-chasing Reds grab eighth-straight win

BRIGHTON — Liverpool eased to a 2-0 win at Brighton to move just three points off Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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Luis Diaz scored in the first half and Mohamed Salah slammed home a penalty kick in the second half, as Brighton suffered a fifth-straight defeat in the Premier League and remain on 33 points.

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have now won eight games in a row in the Premier League and move on to 66 points for the season, three points behind Man City having played the same number of games. City play next on Monday at Crystal Palace and the pressure is back on them.

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Brighton 0-2 Liverpool

Goals scored: Diaz 19′, Salah 61′

Shots: Brighton 8, Liverpool 18

Shots on target: Brighton 3, Liverpool 9

Possession: Brighton 52, Liverpool 48

1. Diaz a perfect fit for Klopp, Liverpool: The Colombian winger has been sensational since he arrive from FC Porto in January and he’s slotted in seamlessly at Liverpool. He is a proper Klopp player. Diaz was brave to put Liverpool ahead, worked back defensively all game long and combined so well with Mane and Salah. It looks like he’s played for Liverpool for years. Late on he couldn’t quite play in his teammates after two counters but his pace, relentless running and quality on the ball have all the hallmarks of a Klopp and Liverpool star.

2. No cutting edge for Brighton in attack: They started both halves well but missed some great opportunities after being good on the ball. That is Brighton in a nutshell. Graham Potter’s side are in a slump and have now lost five games on the trot, scoring just once in that horrendous run which has seen them drop from ninth to 13th in the Premier League table. They can still