Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Brighton are two points off being in the top half of the table – let’s put things in perspective.

They're in a great position for this stage of the season. If they pick up three points this afternoon, they’re in the top half. For me, that’s a very, very good achievement.

Chelsea

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Brighton are unbeaten in three Premier League meetings (W1, D2).

However, Liverpool have not lost in eight top-flight trips to Brighton (W4, D4), a record for the most away games without losing against a particular opponent.

Mohamed Salah has been involved in 10 goals in nine Premier League appearances against Brighton, averaging a goal or an assist every 75 minutes.

Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp speaking to BT Sport: "Now it's a different game, different opponent but of course we had parts [against Inter Milan] we didn't like and parts that were good. It's just about finding the rhythm and the right mindset for the next opponent which is Brighton, who are pretty challenging.

"We don't have a defending problem but we can have one against Brighton in moments if we don't defend properly and compact. There is a good chance to cause them problems as well which is why we are here. We will have the ball hopefully. Brighton are good in possession which will be a challenge as well so a complex performance is needed."

More on Brighton: "Good. Really good! They will be very interesting. It's possible they play five at the back or with a diamond. They are very flexible. They will have used their time in the week properly. It's difficult for us but we will try."

Tony Pulis
Former Stoke manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

Brighton play some tremendous football and they look really good as a team, it’s just the most important bit – putting the ball in the back of the net.

They had a great start to the season, but they’ve just dropped off a bit because they’re not scoring goals. They just haven’t got the goalscorers they need to win football matches.

Getting ready.

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Mark Lawrenson
BBC football expert

Brighton drew 2-2 at Anfield at the end of October and could easily have won it.

I don't think the Seagulls pose the same threat now, though. They have lost four in a row, and only scored one goal in that run of defeats.

Yes, they can keep the ball pretty well but I don't see them holding out for 90 minutes against Liverpool, not with the way Jurgen Klopp's side are playing at the moment.

Prediction: 0-2

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Burnley are unbeaten in six league meetings (W4, D2) and have five wins in a row against Brentford in all competitions.

Brentford have won just once in their last nine games against Burnley (D2, L6).

The Clarets could complete a league double over Brentford for just the second time in their history.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton manager Graham Potter speaking to BT Sport: "Those results [against Liverpool previously] give us a little bit of confidence and belief but we know it doesn't count too much. You have to earn the right.

"Liverpool have world-class players and they have done a fantastic job over the last few years so we're under no illusions but we have competed before and we have to do it again.

"Sometimes you have to go through these periods of pain in a season which we are doing now and we have to try and turn that around.

"Arguably they are one of the best teams in the world. So you know in every area they are strong - from the keeper to the forwards. We have to play well, be positive, aggressive and play to our strengths."

BBC One

Football Focus is kicking off now on BBC One!

Tottenham pulled off one of the shock results of the 2020-21 season with a 6-1 win over Manchester United - the Reds' heaviest defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Spurs' record win at Old Trafford.

Mohamed Salah needs one goal to reach 20 in the Premier League for the fourth time in his career.

Liverpool themselves are two goals shy of becoming the second club to score 2,000 in the Premier League, emulating Manchester United.

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It's a big game for both sides but Brentford come into it off an important win over Norwich.

That ended a run of nine games without victory and they are aiming to secure consecutive Premier League wins for the first time.

Burnley have lost two league matches in a row, having only suffered one defeat in their previous seven games (W2, D4).

They have been fairly decent on the road though, with three successive games unbeaten away from home.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham are without wing-back Ryan Sessegnon, who suffered a hamstring injury during the 5-0 win over Everton.

Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga stay sidelined with respective groin and knee problems.

Liverpool

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Jurgen Klopp said it is up to Mohamed Salah whether he signs a new deal with Liverpool.

His current deal runs until the end of next season.

Salah has previously said , externalhe wants to stay but that his future is in Liverpool's hands and he is not asking for "crazy stuff".

"Mo definitely expects this club to be ambitious and we are. It's Mo's decision. The club did what it can do, that's how it is," said Klopp., external

"There's nothing to say about it, it's all fine. From my point of view, it's exactly like it should be in this moment in time and everything is said.

"Nothing happened further, so no signing, no rejection or whatever. So we just have to wait for that, it's completely fine.

"There is no rush in that situation."

BBC Radio 5 Live

There will be updates from the Amex on BBC Radio 5 Live from 12.00 GMT, before commentary of Brentford v Burnley.

Manchester United

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit again after missing last weekend's derby defeat with a hip issue.

Defender Raphael Varane returns after a spell out with Covid-19, while Edinson Cavani is also available.

Midfielder Scott McTominay is struggling with a calf issue, while left-back Luke Shaw remains out.

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Brighton got a draw at Anfield in October but they go into this game off the back of four successive defeats in the Premier League.

They have one win from their past nine games in all competitions and have scored just once and conceded nine in their last four defeats.

Brighton have also won once in 10 Premier League home fixtures (D5, L4).

Meanwhile, Liverpool have won seven Premier League games in a row, scoring 19 goals and conceding twice.

They are attempting to keep a third successive league clean sheet for the first time this season.

Manchester United could win three consecutive league games against Tottenham for the first time since a run of four between April 2009 and October 2010.

Spurs have suffered 37 Premier League defeats to Manchester United - no side has beaten them more in the division.

All four of Tottenham's Premier League wins at Old Trafford have come in their past nine visits, including by 6-1 last season.