Mohamed Salah closing in on Kenny Dalglish's goal record v Brighton
A goal on Saturday would see Mohamed Salah draw level with Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool’s highest scorer against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Egyptian has netted five times for the Reds versus the Seagulls, a total which equals that of Ian Rush and is one fewer than Dalglish’s club record of six.
For more pre-match facts and figures from LFC statistician Ged Rea, read on…
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 23 matches in all competitions – their longest sequence since going 24 without defeat from January-May 1989
Jürgen Klopp’s side have won 14 and drawn five of their last 19 Premier League fixtures
The Reds’ goal difference of +21 is their best after nine games of a season since 1987-88
This will be the 25th league meeting between Liverpool and Brighton – the Reds won 14 of the first 24, with the Seagulls claiming three victories
In 17 league and cup clashes at Anfield, Liverpool have scored 41 times
Alisson Becker’s next clean sheet will be his 50th in the Premier League, with this game set to be his 109th top-flight appearance for the club
Diogo Jota has scored three goals in his last three appearances against Brighton