The Reds slipped to a second successive home league defeat, leaving them knowing only a win over Manchester City on Sunday will keep them in the hunt
That could well be that, as far as Liverpool’s title aspirations are concerned.
While all eyes were on Sunday’s main course, Jurgen Klopp’s side made an almighty mess of their Wednesday appetiser, losing 1-0 at home to Brighton on a miserable night at Anfield.
That main course, a home match with Manchester City at the weekend, is now a do-or-die affair. Even a draw will not suffice, with Pep Guardiola’s side already seven points clear of the champions with a game in hand.
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