Premier League. From the resulting free-kick, Martin Atkinson allowed Dunk to pass in a low, 30-yard free-kick, with sub goalkeeper Adrian still arranging his wall - much to his subsequent fury.Brighton piled forward late on - Aaron Mooy forced a good save from Adrian, before the goalkeeper had to recover at the second attempt having fumbled Gross' header - but the leaders eventually held on.Jurgen Klopp was visibly ecstatic at the whistle, more out of relief than anything, as Liverpool once again ran out narrow winners without being at their usual, slick best. 2:45 Liverpool 2-1 Brighton: Leaders avoid late scare to go 11 points clear The Egypt international paved the way for Liverpool to secure their place in the top four. Liverpool Liverpool secured fourth place in the Premier League with a thrilling 4-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield on the final day of the season.Mohamed Salah's 32nd goal of the season - a record in a 38-game Premier League season - got the dominant Reds going on 26 minutes before Dejan Lovren doubled their lead five minutes before half-time.Brighton offered little by way of a response and Dominic Solanke's stunning first goal for Liverpool and a maiden strike from Andy Robertson added further gloss to the impressive performance.The victory, coupled with Chelsea's defeat at Newcastle, means Liverpool will be playing in Europe's premier competition next season, regardless of the outcome of their Champions League final date with Real Madrid on May 26.In a straight shootout with Chelsea for the final Champions League qualification spot, Liverpool entered their final league game of the season simply needing to avoid defeat to finish in the top four, but a tense and frustrating first half unfolded.After Solanke failed to punish Shane Duffy after he under hit a back pass, Liverpool were denied two penalties as the Brighton centre-back's handball and challenge on Salah in the area went unpunished by referee Kevin Friend.Sadio Mane failed to convert Liverpool's first clear opening on 19 minutes before Virgil van Dijk glanced a header wide shortly after.But 26 minutes of frustration finally came to an end when Solanke poked the ball through to Salah and he fired his record-breaking goal beyond Mat Ryan.After Roberto Firmino fired over, Salah should have had a second on the half hour but Ryan thwarted him after Mane's selfless square pass and Duffy blocked his follow-up off the line.Dominic Solanke replaced the injured James Milner in the Liverpool line-up while Sadio Mane allayed pre-match fitness concerns to start. Liverpool 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Premier League – as it happened. FREE TO WATCH: Highlights as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier LeagueAlisson sees red with 15 minutes remaining for a handball outside of the box Salah's 32nd league goal - his 44th in all competitions - settled whatever nerves may have been lingering around Anfield and took him past the milestone for a 38-match season shared by Alan Shearer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.Liverpool travel to Kiev on May 26 in search of a sixth European crown when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final.Challenge a mate in our brand new Fantasy Football head-to-head mode. Liverpool 2. Mohamed Salah celebrates after giving Liverpool the lead
Both teams have found the back of the net together in three of their past six matchups.
Chris Hughton made three changes for Brighton as Jurgen Locadia, Solly March and Beram Kayal were recalled.Ryan prevented Georginio Wijnaldum from added a second but his defences were soon breached again as Lovren rose high to head Robertson's cross home.Solanke clincally finished a scintillating counter involving Salah and Firmino to finally break his Liverpool duck on 53 minutes before Robertson made it two first-time scorers for the afternoon as he rifled a shot home after Lewis Dunk failed to clear Danny Ings' cross.Trent Alexander-Arnold strengthened his claims to be included in Southgate’s 23-man squad with a flawless performance at right-back which would have yielded a number of assists on another day.