Liverpool move into top four after Brighton win as Wirtz faces fitness doubt

Andoni Iraola praised Ronald Araujo's response and performance after Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield.
Liverpool are set to receive a dedicated Adidas European kit for 2027-28, the first continental-only shirt in the club's modern history.
Paris Saint-Germain have joined Liverpool in the race for 18-year-old Gilberto Mora after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's ACL injury, threatening the Reds' pursuit of the long-term attacking target.
Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield through Pascal Gross' own goal and Alexander Isak's strike, moving into the Premier League top four.
Rio Ngumoha's rapid progress under Andoni Iraola has drawn comparisons with Raheem Sterling, with the 18-year-old becoming a regular in Liverpool's first team.
A predicted Liverpool 2027-28 away kit shows a black strip with pink details, a tonal argyle pattern and expected Adidas and sponsor design cues.
Uli Hoeness said Bayern Munich would use Florian Wirtz better than Liverpool are, after the midfielder's improved form, with a goal, two assists and a role in Sunday's own goal.
Liverpool remain interested in Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as they plan for the future in defence.
Fabian Hurzeler said Brighton were the only side who 'tried to win' despite Liverpool's 2-0 victory, but also praised Liverpool's defending from Ronald Araujo, Milos Kerkez and the centre-backs.
One Liverpool player became an Anfield cult hero with an audacious defensive moment in front of the Kop during the 2-0 win over Brighton.
Florian Wirtz is a doubt for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea after being forced off in Liverpool's Premier League win over Brighton.
Alexander Isak's goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton was his sixth of the season, as Andoni Iraola's side earned a first league win at Anfield and their patience with the striker paid off.
Liverpool are among the clubs seriously interested in Brighton centre-back Luka Vuskovic, 19, as they plan for the future in central defence, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring him.
Liverpool are not interested in re-signing Trent Alexander-Arnold despite his limited game time at Real Madrid, and he has no intention of leaving in January.
Harvey Elliott's loan spell has worsened at Valencia, where his red card in a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal deepened concerns over his Liverpool future.
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's new reality is demanding constant standards, urging Mohamed Salah and the club's £100m signings to keep delivering after the 2-0 win over Brighton.
Liverpool are reportedly in the mix for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with reports suggesting the fee could rise from €60m to as much as €90m.
Match of the Day pundits Toby Alderweireld and Ashley Williams praised Liverpool's attacking display in the 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.