Liverpool 2-2 Brighton: Reds give up 2-0 lead against Seagulls as Chelsea pull clear at top of Premier League
Liverpool needed to win to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Chelsea. While Chelsea were able to secure victory over Newcastle United, Liverpool could only manage a 2-2 home draw against Brighton and Hove Albion. Liverpool were 2-0 up but could not hold onto their lead against Graham Potter's side.
Liverpool lost ground on league leaders Chelsea as they drew 2-2 at home with Brighton.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked set for victory when Jordan Henderson struck after just four minutes to put the home team ahead.
20 minutes later Sadio Mane doubled the lead, and it appeared they were cruising to another Anfield win.
However Enock Mwepu grabbed the first for Graham Potter's men four minutes before the end of the first half to give them hope.
Leandro Trossard then levelled just after the hour mark to record a surprise draw for Brighton.
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