It was the second time these sides had met this week, with Liverpool beating Brighton 3-2 on the Amex Stadium within the Carabao Cup. However with a complete of 18 modifications made between each side from that recreation it was most likely not fully related to this one.

Nevertheless Gakpo was the one Reds participant to maintain his place, having scored twice within the win in Sussex.

The Reds have solely misplaced as soon as beneath Slot – at residence in opposition to Nottingham Forest, who at the moment are third within the desk after their win over West Ham.

And it seemed for fairly some time as if they could have been on for a second defeat at Anfield.

The house followers had been quiet at levels as they watched their group outplayed – and if not for a few saves from Kelleher they might have discovered themselves a couple of purpose behind.

They had been significantly better within the second half, having seven pictures on course in comparison with only one within the opening interval.

Joe Gomez compelled a save with a header moments after approaching at half-time and Virgil van Dijk ought to have completed higher when he mis-kicked an excellent likelihood.

Salah tried to dink the ball over the Brighton keeper however didn’t make sufficient contact and it was saved.

However they had been rising into the sport and the breakthrough got here when Gakpo’s cross evaded everybody and went straight in. Striker Darwin Nunez appeared to rejoice however replays confirmed he didn’t get a contact.

And Salah was the hero but once more with a trademark curling shot from the proper.

The Reds edged it after that and infrequently seemed like shedding that lead.