Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a massive 3-2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, twice fighting back from a deficit to boost their European qualification hopes.
Substitute Jack Hinshelwood sealed the win with a late header, confirmed after a VAR review.
Liverpool, already crowned champions, took an early lead through Harvey Elliott.
However, Yasin Ayari equalized for Brighton before a fortunate Dominik Szoboszlai goal restored Liverpool’s advantage before halftime.
Brighton dominated the second half, with manager Fabian Hurzeler’s substitutions proving key.
Kaoru Mitoma scored to level the match at 2-2, setting the stage for Hinshelwood’s decisive 85th-minute winner.
This loss extends Liverpool’s winless streak since clinching the title, marking a first in the Premier League era. Brighton now sits eighth, eyeing a potential UEFA Conference League spot dependent on other results.
