Virgil van Dijk’s two headers from Trent Alexander-Arnold assists in the space of six first-half minutes secured victory for Liverpool over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool keeper Alisson was sent off for a blatant handball outside his penalty area as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top of the table.

Jurgen Klopp’s side were coasting to victory with two first half goals before Alisson’s red card – for clearly handling outside his penalty area with Brighton substitute Leandro Trossard bearing down on goal – gifted Brighton a lifeline.

Substitute keeper Adrian’s first touch was to fish the ball out of his own net after Lewis Dunk’s cute free-kick left the keeper, who was still organising his wall, stranded, before Liverpool’s stopper saved late on from Aaron Mooy.

Earlier in the day, reigning champions Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle United.

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Leicester City may cut Liverpool’s lead to eight points if they beat Everton on Sunday.