Brighton don’t appear to be missing Graham Potter one bit as they continue to soar ahead of hosting Liverpool.
The Seagulls have scored a stunning 14 goals in their last 4 matches with three wins and a draw. Instead of dipping following Potter’s exit to take over at Chelsea, the club’s fans are dreaming of a European spots and a dream FA Cup run.
They moved into the fourth round off the back of a 5-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men now host Liverpool and will be looking for consecutive wins over Liverpool for the very first time after their 3-0 demolition earlier this month.
The Reds are out of form with one win in their last five matches (D2, L2). Jürgen Klopp’s men showed some mettle in winning a tricky third round replay against Wolves 1-0.
That was before a forgettable 0-0 draw against Chelsea at home.
The fourth round has been a stumbling block for Klopp, his side has bowed out at this stage of the competition in four of their last six attempts.
World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister bagged a brace in Brighton’s win over Middlesbrough and five of his last six goals have now crucially arrived after half-time.
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott scored the winner against Wolves and when he scores, the team wins. It’s five from five from that point of view.