Brighton's Dominant Performance Deals Major Blow to Liverpool's Top Four Hopes
- World Soccer Today -
Brighton defeated Liverpool by a score of 3-0, which dealt a significant setback to Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the top four.
Liverpool's prospects of securing a top four finish in a challenging season took a major hit as Brighton secured a convincing victory on the south coast.
Despite dominating the first half without scoring, Brighton deservedly took the lead early in the second half, with a goal from Solly March.
Liverpool's defense was in disarray and six minutes later, March scored again.
The final goal came from Danny Welbeck, who volleyed home after receiving a pass from March.
This defeat follows a loss to Brentford and leaves Liverpool in 8th place, 7 points behind the top four and far from resembling the team that came close to winning multiple trophies last season.