Brighton Beat Liverpool 3-2 to Boost Europe Hopes

Brighton secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Premier League champions Liverpool, with Jack Hinshelwood scoring the late winner after coming off the bench. Liverpool initially took the lead through Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai, but Brighton fought back with goals from Yasin Ayari and Kaoru Mitoma before Hinshelwood sealed the win. The defeat leaves Liverpool winless in their last three matches since clinching the title and highlights the challenge of motivating the champions late in the season, especially after their celebratory trips abroad. Brighton’s victory boosts their hopes of qualifying for European competition, though they must maintain their league position and rely on other results to secure a Conference League spot. Liverpool received a guard of honour from Brighton's players before the match but struggled to maintain focus, with Trent Alexander-Arnold left on the bench ahead of his expected summer move to Real Madrid. The result underscores Brighton's resilience and Liverpool's difficulty in maintaining momentum after securing their 20th English crown.