This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
On July 9, 2020, Liverpool continued their pursuit of a Premier League points record with a convincing victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
The newly-crowned champions looked on course to secure three more points with ease when they went two up inside eight minutes, with Naby Keita's robbery of Davy Propper setting up Mohamed Salah's first goal, and Jordan Henderson swiftly sweeping home a superb second from 20 yards.
Brighton, however, fought back with real spirit and fully deserved to pull a goal back when Leandro Trossard fired a crisp finish past Liverpool keeper Alisson from the impressive Tariq Lamptey's cross.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stopped Brighton's progress with some astute substitutions, and a corner from Andrew Robertson was headed in by Salah for his 19th league goal of the season.
Brighton manager Graham Potter was left to rue those opening minutes, while Liverpool – with 92 points – closed in on Manchester City's 100-point Premier League landmark.
