By Francis Onyach - Reporter
Kenya, December 10 2025 - Liverpool continues to search for answers to their faltering Premier League campaign as they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield, a fixture that now carries increasing significance for a side struggling to regain momentum. While the Reds are still fighting on multiple fronts, their domestic form remains a growing concern, and a resurgent Brighton team poses yet another difficult test.
A hard-fought 1–0 win away to Inter Milan in midweek brought some much-needed relief for manager Arne Slot, whose side has been under immense scrutiny. Slot’s decision to leave Mohamed Salah out of the travelling squad, following the Egyptian’s explosive interview last week, added another layer of tension around the club. The victory in Italy, however, briefly eased that pressure and showed glimpses of the determination Liverpool has often lacked this season.
In the Premier League, the situation remains worrying. A chaotic 3–3 draw against Leeds last weekend left Liverpool on just 23 points, with a concerning 24 goals conceded. That combination marks the club’s worst start by a reigning champion at this stage since Leicester City in 2016/17. Defensively, the numbers look even more troubling: Liverpool are only two goals away from reaching 50 Premier League goals conceded in a calendar year for the third time in their history.
Home form, normally Liverpool’s fortress, has also crumbled. Slot’s men are winless in their last three competitive matches at Anfield (D1, L2), raising further concerns ahead of Brighton’s visit. Brighton travel to Merseyside sitting eighth, just three points off the top four, but arrive on the back of a two-match winless run (D1, L1). They squandered a two-goal lead in a painful defeat to Aston Villa before needing a late equaliser to draw with struggling West Ham. Both drop-offs came at home, and a change of scenery might favour them.
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On the road, the Seagulls have been far more stable, losing just one of their last five away league matches (W2, D2) and keeping back-to-back clean sheets. They last managed three straight away wins in 2020, a feat Fabian Hürzeler’s side will hope to replicate.
Brighton triumphed 3–2 in May and are now chasing back-to-back league wins against Liverpool for the first time in their history. However, Anfield remains a difficult venue: Brighton have won only one of the last 11 visits (W1, L7, D3). With Liverpool desperate to steady their campaign and Brighton pushing for European qualification, this matchup promises tension, intensity, and high stakes, exactly what both clubs must learn to manage as the season enters a critical phase.
