Liverpool Stunned by Brighton, Lose Unblemished Home RecordLiverpool Stunned by Brighton, Lose Unblemished Home Record Liverpool’s formidable home unbeaten streak of 68 games came to an abrupt end as they suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday. The Merseysiders have been a fortress for years, with their last home loss coming all the way back in April 2017 against Crystal Palace. However, Brighton’s impressive display shattered that run in emphatic fashion. Brighton took the lead in the 4′ minute through Leandro Trossard, who curled a magnificent shot into the top corner. Joel Veltman doubled the advantage just before halftime, heading home from a corner. Liverpool looked shell-shocked and failed to create any meaningful chances in the second half. Instead, Brighton added a third in the 81′ minute when Neal Maupay tapped in from close range. The defeat leaves Liverpool third in the Premier League table, five points behind leaders Arsenal. It also marks the first time they have lost three consecutive games since March 2021. Manager Jürgen Klopp expressed his disappointment after the match, saying, “We were not good enough today. We didn’t create enough chances and we didn’t defend well. We have to take this result on the chin and learn from it.” Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi was understandably elated, stating, “This is a historic victory for us. To come to Anfield and win 3-0 is a great achievement. We played with courage and belief, and we deserved the win.” The result has sent shockwaves through the Premier League and raised questions about Liverpool’s form. With a crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid coming up, Klopp and his players will be under intense scrutiny to bounce back quickly.
