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Liverpool vs Brighton - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Jurgen Klopp's side look to move back to the top of the Premier League ahead of Man City vs Arsenal

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By Ryan Walker

Published: 12:30 BST, 31 March 2024 | Updated: 12:59 BST, 31 March 2024

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Who won't we see today?

Liverpool's injury woes continued during the international break as Andy Robertson became the latest star to join the growing list of players in the treatment room at Anfield.

The Scotland international was withdrawn during a midweek clash against Northern Ireland and is unable to feature today due to a subsequent ankle problem.

Robertson is joined by Trent Alexander-Arnold who is still nursing a knee complaint while Diogo Jota, Alisson, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago, Ben Doak, and Joel Matip also remain unavailable.

A familiar face might be in the stands today

Liverpool fans were delighted after seeing Fernando Torres working alongside Klopp at Liverpool's training base earlier in the week.

The Spaniard played for both Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League but enjoyed his best years playing in a red shirt rather than a blue one.

Torres could be in the stands for today's Anfield clash and you can expect Liverpool fans to serenade him if he is.

A question of Liverpool's mentality?

Liverpool at Anfield are an almost impenetrable force at times. But, as they arrive at the ground today you wonder how they will be feeling after their draining defeat against Man United before the international break.

United's dramamtic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final victory saw Liverpool slumpl out of the competition as Amad Dialo virtually won the match with the last kick of the game before the international break.

It was draining for both sets of players but Liverpool didn't have the winning feeling to carry them through their recovery.

Liverpool aren't used to losing this season - they have only done so twice in the league - so it will be interesting to see if there is any mental hangover from that crazy night at Old Trafford.

 (THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of the game at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

 (THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of the game at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Good afternoon and thanks for joining us

Hello, happy Easter and welcome to today's coverage of a huge clash at Anfield as Liverpool host Brighton in a jam-packed weekend of Premier League action.

The mission for Liverpool is simple: win and they go back to the top of the table. A draw would suffice by moving them one point clear of Arsenal but with City and the Gunners playing later tonight it would do little to help their title credentials.

For Brighton it is a story of finding form after becoming one of the English top-flight's most inconsistent teams since the turn of the year. Roberto de Zerbi has won just two of his last five Premier League fixtures and will be desperate to put things right today.

Kick off is at 2pm, team news will be with us shortly and we have plenty to cover before then.

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Adrian and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on March 28, 2024 in Kirkby, England.  (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on March 28, 2024 in Kirkby, England.  (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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