EPL: 10-Man Liverpool Survive Brighton Scare, Moved 11 Points Clear

Liverpool survived Brighton & Hove Albion scare with a 2-1 home victory at Anfield in the English Premier League matchday 14 fixtures on Saturday.

Liverpool keeper Alisson was sent off for a blatant handball outside his penalty area as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top of the table with victory over Brighton.

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Jurgen Klopp’s side were coasting to victory after two Virgil van Dijk headers from Trent Alexander-Arnold assists in the space of six first-half minutes.

But Alisson’s red card – for clearly handling outside his penalty area with Brighton substitute Leandro Trossard bearing down on goal – gifted the visitors a lifeline.

Substitute keeper Adrian’s first touch was to gather the ball out of his own net after Lewis Dunk’s cute free-kick left the keeper – who was still organising his wall – stranded, before Liverpool’s stopper saved late on from Aaron Mooy.

Reaction from Anfield and the rest of Saturday’s Premier League games
Earlier in the day, reigning champions Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle United.

Leicester City will cut Liverpool’s lead to eight points if they beat Everton on Sunday (16:30 GMT).