Liverpool host third-place Brighton at Anfield

Liverpool were scheduled to host Brighton at Anfield in the Premier League on October 25, with the visitors arriving third in the table and the home side seeking their first league win at home under manager Andoni Iraola. The match was listed for a 2 p.m. UK kickoff; the reports previewing it did not provide a result. Brighton had 16 points after seven matches, according to one preview, while Liverpool were fifth with 12. A separate report, using figures after six games, said Brighton had scored 23 goals and conceded five. The different snapshots describe the teams’ early-season form over distinct periods. Brighton supporter Tom Phillips predicted a 2-0 win for his club and said Liverpool’s defence and midfield depth could be vulnerable. He also pointed to Brighton’s attacking options and praised the club’s recruitment. His prediction was an opinion ahead of the fixture, not a reported outcome. Iraola said Liverpool had not won any of their three Premier League home matches. He contrasted that record with three home wins in other competitions, against Atlético Madrid, Villarreal and Spurs, and said he wanted his side to turn its league form around. Liverpool had beaten...