© Provided by The Independent Liverpool 3-1 victory over Tottenham was a 'deserved win', says Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Wednesday night with relegation candidates Brighton travelling to Anfield in what promises to be a pivotal game at both ends of the table, with the Reds eager to build on their convincing win over West Ham United at the weekend.
Jurgen Klopp's side know they must keep pace with leaders Manchester City, as well as Manchester United, fresh from their thumping 9-0 win over Southampton, but he will be buoyed by the news that his options at centre-back have improved after the deadline day captures of Preston's Ben Davies, who has joined permanently, as well as a loan for Ozan Kabak from Schalke.
Liverpool 3-1 victory over Tottenham was a 'deserved win', says Jurgen Klopp
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Liverpool will look to begin a new unbeaten streak at Anfield after their immense run was ended by Burnley, while the Seagulls will be confident after their fine win over Spurs last time out.
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Brighton were themselves active in the transfer market to complete the signing of Moises Caicedo, an impressive coup for a sought-after youngster. In the league they have two two of their last three games to boost survival hopes, with a win over Spurs last time out particularly impressive.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.
When is the game?
The match is set to kick off at 8:15pm at Anfield on Wednesday, 3 February 2021.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. Subscribers can stream the game via the BT Sport app and desktop website.
What is the team news?
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that neither Ozan Kabak nor Ben Davies are likely to start after joining on deadline day. The Reds are without centre-backs Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip for the rest of the season. Diogo Jota, Naby Keita and Fabinho are all injured too, while Sadio Mane is a doubt.
Brighton have an almost equally extensive injury list and are without Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Tariq Lamptey, Danny Welbeck and Jose Izquierdo. Joel Veltman and Alexis Mac Allister are doubts.
Predicted line-ups
LIV: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Henderson, Robertson; Thiago, Wijnaldum, Jones; Shaqiri; Firmino, Salah
BRI: Sanchez; White, Dunk, Webster; Veltman, Bissouma, Gross, March; Mac Allister, Trossard; Maupay
Odds
Liverpool - 3/7
Draw - 22/5
Brighton - 39/5
Prediction
The Reds have rediscovered a scoring touch and although the Seagulls' defensive record is good of late, it's hard to see them keeping out the champions at Anfield. Liverpool 2-0 Brighton.