Charlies Nicholas has predicted that Liverpool will beat Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds go into the game looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign to 14 matches, while the Seagulls are looking to end a run of two games without a win.
But Nicholas believes it will be Jurgen Klopp’s men who come out on top when the two sides meet.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “Looking at the fixture congestion, I keep picking an awkwardness and struggle for Liverpool. Crystal Palace was a struggle for them and they got lucky, which they have done on a few occasions. They look at this and it is about getting the job done.
“Mohamed Salah has had a rest and will turn up here. We may see one of the other three get a little rest. People may find it strange, but Liverpool want to win the Club World Cup. Would they rather have the Premier League? Of course. When it is there, the rare opportunities you get, you must go at it with high nature, especially a club with the history of Liverpool.
“They will get the job done and they will do it convincingly. What type of Brighton team are we going to see or how do they approach this? Liverpool will get to 60 minutes and get another box ticked. The job will be done professionally and on to the next they go.”
Nicholas predicts a 3-0 Liverpool win.
OPINION
You would expect Nicholas to be bang on the money with this one. The Reds are in imperious form, and even though there have been times when they have had to dig deep to grind out results, but even in those moments, such as the late win over Crystal Palace, there has always been a sense that they never really felt as if the outcome was in doubt. Brighton will demand respect, and rightfully so, but this really is Liverpool’s game to lose, and anything other than a comfortable win will be seen as a letdown. There have been concerns over the amount of goals they are conceding at the moment, but even if they do ship one against the Seagulls, you would expect them to outscore their visitors, especially with Mo Salah back in the side.
