The win is all that matters says Jurgen Klopp after Brighton are beaten

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool deserved the three points after their 2-0 win at Brighton, which lifted them to within touching distance of Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League.

The Seagulls had fought back from two goals behind to force a draw at Anfield in October but were unable to launch a similar comeback this time around.

Luis Diaz opened Liverpool’s account with a header that saw him receive a heavy blow from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the process. However the subsequent VAR review ruled there was no red card for the goalkeeper.

Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty put the game beyond the hosts, as the Egyptian forward recorded 20 goals a season for the fourth time in his five years at the Merseyside club.

“(It was a) difficult game, good opponent, needed a few minutes to get into the game. From the moment when we got into the game, we controlled it in a really good way,” Klopp said.

“I don’t think you can deny Brighton constantly and completely because of the quality that they have, but we tried well and scored a wonderful goal in a really good situation, could have scored more, good chances from open play situations or from counter-attacking moments, so both.

“Second half started with a good situation for Brighton but then after that we controlled it again, scored a second goal, then in the last two minutes they had a chance that was big but Ali (Alisson Becker) is a world-class goalie, and he should not have to show it in each game, but he showed it again. That’s good and that’s why we have a clean sheet.

“I think we deserved the three points and that’s actually all I’m interested in and I’m happy about most of the things.”

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