Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool: Key points from Chris Hughton's post-match press conference

Brighton boss Chris Hughton. Picture: Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)

Brighton boss Chris Hughton felt decisions favoured Premier League leaders Liverpool in his side's defeat to Jurgen Kloop's title-chasers.

Mohamed Salah's 51st-minute penalty won it for the Reds as they moved seven points clear at the summit courtesy of a 1-0 triumph at the Amex.

Albion manager Hughton had no complaints about the spot-kick being awarded by Kevin Friend - coming after German midfielder Pascal Gross brought the Egyptian down in the area.

However, the Brighton boss said decisions did not favour his side over the 90 minutes.

Here are the key points from Hughton's post match press conference:

Decisive moment

“We had to defend very, very well against a few of their moments.

“They have got such quality and once the game becomes a little bit more open, they become bigger favourites.

“I thought we had a couple of good opportunities. Ironically, Pascal (Gross) had probably our best opportunity.

“What we did do was give Liverpool a very close, hard-fought game and that’s what I wanted.

“It’s those moments (Liverpool penalty) that determine whether you get a result or not."

Penalty complaints?

“No.

“I feel for Pascal because Mo Salah is probably the most dangerous player once he gets in those positions, one-v-one.

“It was difficult for Pascal but there were no complaints."

Decisions