Liverpool will take a trip to the seaside on Monday May 19th for their final away match of the season as they face Brighton. The Reds are winless since claiming the EPL title so they will be looking for 3 points to build momentum for the offseason.
News & Notes
A lot has been going on with the club in recent days. Here are a few of the highlights: Conor Bradley has signed a new long-term contract with the Reds that will keep him at Anfield through 2029. After Crystal Palace won the FA Cup, they will face Liverpool in the Community Shield match to start next season at Wembley. Ryan Gravenberch has been nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Year award. He is one of 8 finalists.
A Word From Slot
Arne Slot admits that the club's performance level has dropped since they won the Premier League Title.
“I think the honest answer is that there is a difference, he said. “ But if I look at the way we played the Arsenal game, I saw a team that wanted to compete against Arsenal from the first second until the last. Even when we were having some problems in the second half, they were able to come back into the game, so that tells you the mentality is still very good. But it was a home game. And what is the main thing for us, it doesn't matter if you won the league, yes or no, if you play Chelsea away, Arsenal at home and Brighton away, these are difficult games to play. That's why I was also so happy that we were already enough points clear to clinch the title against Tottenham.”.
Scouting The Seagulls
As their 9th spot on the table suggests, Brighton have been good but not great this season. The latest results reflect this also, as they are 2-2-2 in their last 6 matches. Brighton are tough at home, though, as they have lost just one in the last 7 EPL matches at the Amex Stadium. Liverpool legend James Milner now plays for Brighton, but he has only seen action in 3 matches this season. The Seagulls are led in scoring by Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck, who both have 10 EPL goals thus far.
LFC Globe Verdict
This will not be an easy game as Brighton are tough to beat at home, and Liverpool are struggling at the moment. I think a lot will depend on Arne Slot's Starting XI. If he plays the household names, a win is possible. Otherwise, the Reds might go down in defeat.
Where To Watch
Kickoff is set for 20:00 BST and will air on Sky Sports. In the United States, the game will be broadcast on the USA Network at 3 pm EST.