Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Liverpool will try to recover from the heart-breaking FA Cup loss to Manchester United when they take on Brighton on Sunday afternoon. The Reds have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The good news for the hosts is that key attacker Mohamed Salah did not take part in Egypt’s March friendlies. Both Ibrahim Konate and Curtis Jones are rated doubtful for the match, while Uruguay attacker Darwin Nunez should be fit to face Brighton.
Meanwhile, the Seagulls, defeated Nottingham Forest at home in their last league match, but given their three-game losing run on the road in all competitions, home win should definitely be considered. Both Joao Pedro and James Milner are major doubts, while Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood and Kaoru Mitoma are all out of contention with injuries. You should bear in mind that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous four meetings between the two sides.
Highlighted Player (Mohamed Salah):
Mohamed Salah is considered one of the best African players. Salah began his senior career at El Mokawloon, scoring 11 goals in 41 league appearances for the club and in 2012 he moved to Europe, signing a four-year deal with Swiss side Basel.
The pacey winger, who is capable of playing as a striker as well was producing outstanding displays for the RotBlau from 2012 to 2014 and, as a result, Chelsea chiefs decided to sign him on 26 January, 2015 for a fee of £11 million. Mohamed Salah, though, failed to impress in the Premier league and one year later he was sent on loan to Fiorentina.
After making 16 league appearances for the Viola in the Serie A, the left-footed winger signed a loan deal with Roma on 6 August, 2015. The Romans made the contract permanent on 3 August, 2016. Speaking of his international career, Salah made his Egypt debut on 3 September, 2011 in a 2-1 loss to Sierra Leone. It has to be noted that he was named Roma’s player of the season (2015/2016).
Highlighted Team (Brighton):
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club were formed in 1901. The Seagulls welcome their opponents at Falmer Stadium and the capacity of Brighton’s home ground is 30,750. The stadium was built in 2008 and it was opened in 2011. The venue is known for commercial purposes as American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion compete in the Premier League and they play in blue and white stripes. The colour of Brighton’s away kit is green. The club made it to the FA Cup final in 1983, but English giants Manchester United proved to be a big catch for the Red Devils.
Brighton’s main rivals are Crystal Palace and the Seagulls have recorded 35 wins over the Eagles. Frank Stapleton, Martin Chivers, Joe Corrigan, Bobby Zamora, Mark Lawrenson, Bobby Smith, John Crumplin and Frank Worthington are notable footballers who played for Brighton in the past. The Albion is Preston’s yet another nickname.