"Brighton's season appeared to be drifting toward stagnation after a bleak run that yielded just one win from 13 Premier League matches between early December and late winter. That sequence, which included six draws and six defeats, threatened to derail any hopes of a European push. However, Fabian Hürzeler's side have responded positively, claiming three victories in their last four league outings to restore belief."
"Their only defeat during this revival came against league leaders Arsenal, a narrow 1-0 loss at the Amex. That match later became a talking point after the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel confirmed that Brighton had been wrongly denied a penalty due to a missed VAR intervention, marking the 18th officiating error logged by the independent panel this season."
"Recent meetings with Liverpool at the Amex offer further encouragement. Brighton have won two of their last three home league clashes with the Reds, drawing the other, after managing just one victory in their first 13 encounters. Last season's dramatic 3-2 win in this fixture remains fresh in the memory."
Liverpool visit Brighton on Saturday following a strong Champions League midweek performance, looking to secure their first league double over the Seagulls since 2019-20 after winning 2-0 at Anfield in December. Brighton endured a difficult spell with just one win in 13 matches through early winter but have recovered impressively with three victories in their last four league games. Despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal—where a penalty was wrongly denied due to VAR error—Brighton bounced back with a 1-0 away win at Sunderland, moving to 12th place on 40 points. European qualification remains achievable with eight matches remaining. Brighton's recent home record against Liverpool is encouraging, having won two of their last three encounters at the Amex.
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