Brighton news

Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 31 this weekend, with Spurs backed to secure a huge three points in the relegation battle.

Premier League clubs have agreed to amend the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules, replacing the current PSR. The new proposal rewards financial sustainability and is expected to be finalised for the 2026/27 season. This shift aims to support clubs that operate responsibly over a sustained period.

Rumours of a transfer, speculation about a World Cup place: there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Said El Mala once again. His manager, Lukas Kwasniok, finds the situation regrettable.

James Milner appreciates that, at 40 years of age, he will soon be faced with a “really tough” decision regarding retirement. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder is still going strong at Brighton, having become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, but has told GOAL of the big career calls that must be made in the not too distant future.

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned that fans will have to wait a little longer to see the striker back in action. The Swedish international has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

Plans to move the vertical take-off aircraft to the island fell through in the winter. With a slight delay, it might now go ahead after all.

Arsenal have been caught in another refereeing storm after the Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel confirmed Brighton were wrongly denied a penalty in their recent Premier League clash. The Seagulls fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal on March 4, but officials have now admitted a VAR error spared Mikel Arteta’s side from potentially conceding from the spot.

Premier League history-maker James Milner has explained to GOAL why collective trophies won as part of “special” dressing rooms mean more to him than any personal accolades. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder, who is now with Brighton, has been rewriting the English top-flight record books as an individual, but continues to take great pride in being a team player.

James Milner has revealed to GOAL the “important” piece of advice that he received from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp while mulling over his own move into coaching. The ex-England international, who has become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, is weighing up his future options while representing Brighton at 40 years of age.