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Brighton & Hove Albion
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Mohamed Salah marks his return to the Liverpool team in style as the Reds ease to a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Next Game: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Sunderland - Saturday, December 20 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 9 | Everton | 16 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 16 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 16 | 4 | 22 |
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