Liverpool face Brighton as Ryan Gravenberch returns from suspension

Brighton arrives at Anfield on Sunday, October 25, boasting 16 points from their opening seven games and a 23-goal haul that outpaces Manchester City, according to a Racing Post report. Kick-off for the Premier League fixture is set for 2pm, with live television coverage provided by Sky Sports Premier League.

Brighton Hosts Liverpool After Strong Recent Form

The Seagulls consolidated third place in the table following a 5-0 home victory against Crystal Palace. However, they face a formidable challenge against a Liverpool side that has secured five victories across their last six fixtures. Liverpool enters this contest sitting fifth in the standings after claiming a 2-1 away win at Brentford last Saturday.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola managed a testing schedule that recently included facing Manchester City without key attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, alongside a red card issued to Ryan Gravenberch. Gravenberch has completed his one-game suspension and is expected to start. Meanwhile, Brighton’s campaign features notable highlights, including a 3-0 home defeat of Arsenal and a 5-0 away win against Coventry, though their toughest previous away test ended in a 4-3 defeat at Chelsea in August.

Fresh Attackers Return Despite Several Injury Absences

Midweek action saw Liverpool defeat Villarreal 4-3 to maintain a 100 percent start in the Champions League. Iraola rested several core players for that European fixture, leaving Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Bradley Barcola out of the starting lineup before introducing them from the bench. Those attacking options now return fully fresh.

Liverpool’s squad list carries notable absences. Victor Munoz faces a fitness doubt, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong join Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley in the treatment room. The hosts are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Alisson in goal; a back line of Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, and Kerkez; Mac Allister and Gravenberch holding the midfield; Ngumoha, Wirtz, and Barcola supporting; and Isak leading the attack.

Brighton deals with its own roster hurdles. Kaoru Mitoma, Femi Azeez, Evan Ferguson, Zadok Yohanna, and Stefanos Tzimas remain sidelined, while Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer, and Pascal Struijk require late fitness assessments. The Seagulls’ predicted 4-2-3-1 formation includes Verbruggen starting in goal; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, and Boscagli across the defense; Gross and Chema in central midfield; with Gomez, Ayari, De Cuyper, and Kostoulas rounding out the starting XI.

Paddy Power Names Liverpool as Match Favourites

Paddy Power prices Liverpool as 23-20 favourites to secure the three points, with Brighton offered at 9-4 and the draw available at 13-5. Historical fixture trends heavily favour the Merseyside club, as Brighton has lost on each of their last four visits to Anfield.

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