Liverpool vs Brighton - 3pm Premier League RECAP: Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo inspire a crazy turnaround at Anfield to take them to the summit... while Man City fall to shock defeat at Bournemouth

The time has come for me to end this blog...

I know it's sad, it has been one hell of a journey. I have to say, it has been one of the maddest days - in terms of results - that I have covered in a long time.

At the end of it, Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League after a second-half comeback win over Brighton. They weren't at their best but they got the job done.

When we look back to that victory we might see it as a major one in terms of the title race.

Why, you ask?

Well, both of the Reds' tile rivals slipped up this afternoon with Manchester City losing away at Bournemouth after Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle earlier.

It means Liverpool are now seven points clear of Mikel Arteta's side, and two above Pep Guardiola's City.

At the bottom, it was a memorable day for Russell Martin who finally guided Southampton to their first win of the season.

Meanwhile, Ipswich had their hearts crushed by Leicetse in the last minute and Nottingham Forest won yet again to go into the top four.

And breathe...

Right, I better shoot now. Thank you for joining us at Mail Sport, as always!

I finally have my breath back...

It's been one of those monumental days in a season that we know ow we will look back to in May.

Both Arsenal and Manchester City lost, which is a real rarity, isn't it?

In fact, today is only the third time since the start of 2017-18 that both of the previous season's top two have lost on the same day in the Premier League.

It's fair to say, it's been pretty mental...

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City boss, speaking to the BBC:

We knew we couldn't match the intensity. We have talked about it. It was an open game. We had chances at the end but I congratulate Bournemouth for the victory.

The 50-50 balls in the middle, the duels, they play this type of game. They are so aggressive. They had six-seven days to prepare. They have physicality and speed, but you have to win these types of situations.

And they had chances. Ederson made a good save. We had real good moments at the start of the second half and after that it was difficult to swallow as we were good. After we scored we had momentum and chances but couldn't score [again].

Arne Slot, Liverpool boss, speaking to Sky Sports:

We needed another second-half performance but because we were outplayed in the first half. They were better on the ball, more aggressive without the ball. Then, everything changed in the second half because it was completely the opposite.

Our attackers scored the goals but the main difference was we were better positioned and we had the ball a lot more. Without the ball they made problems for us but in the second half we just kept running.

It's more if you play against Arsenal in their stadium and you can get a draw away from home. Brighton are a very strong team as well, they have shown this season.

If you face a team like this and are 1-0 down and can come back to a 2-1 win which in my opinion was deserved that gives me a lot of confidence. More than the position we are in.

Oh, how Russell Martin needed that win, eh?

The Southampton boss was under huge pressure leading into today with his side bottom and winless.

But he has eased some of that today with a dramatic late victory over Everton.

You could just see how much it meant to him at the final whistle as he celebrated with passion in front of the home fans.

Could that victory finally kickstart Southampton's season?

Runs have to come to an end at some point, don't they?

Manchester City were on a club-record 32-match unbeaten Premier League run leading into today.

They have also never lost to Bournemouth since the Cherries were promoted in 2015.

Well, both those streaks are over.

Bournemouth fully deserved their victory too - City weren't at it until the 80th minute.

Pep Guardiola won't turn to panic stations yet, though, that's for sure.

That was a classic game of two halves. Liverpool found a way and what a day it has turned out to be for Arne Slot's side. Brighton will regret those missed chances in the first half but when Anfield is rocking and Liverpool are flowing, there aren't many better sights in world football.

Arne Slot's Liverpool seem to break a record with each passing week.

Liverpool have now won eight of their 10 Premier League games under Arne Slot, drawing one, and losing the other.

That's the most amount of wins ever by a Reds manager in his first 10 top-flight matches in charge of the club.

Some may have thought it was a honeymoon period at first, but maybe Liverpool should be taken seriously.

Slot's side just know how to get the job done.

Don’t know where to start with that game but Joe Gomez probably a good place. Maybe not in terms of performance but that felt like the biggest win of the Arne Slot era.

What a day it has been for Liverpool.

It feels like a monumental day in the title race as Liverpool are the only big-hitter to take three points today.

With both Arsenal and Manchester City losing away from home, the Reds are now sitting pretty at the top.

They did make it hard for themselves like the others, but thanks to Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah, they turned it around.

Arne Slot's side just don't know how to lose.

Ipswich's wait for a win goes on...

It's a fifth draw of the campaign for the Tractor Boys as Jordan Ayew scored a last-minute equaliser for the visitors.

Portman Road looks crushed.

Huge cheers from St Mary's!

Russell Martin celebrates with his staff as Southampton see off Everton for their first win of the season.

That certainly eases the pressure on the Saints boss.

Nottingham Forest move into the top four!

The hosts move up to third and within three points of Manchester City and above Arsenal.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side could have had even more than three, West Ham were woeful, but I feel three is enough for them.

JORDAN AYEW BREAKS IPSWICH HEARTS!

Ipswich's first Premier League win will have to wait for another day as Ayew nets a last-gasp equaliser.

It had been coming and Ayew plays a lovely give-and-go with Jamie Vardy before firing into the back of the net.

A massive goal!

Bournemouth hold on!!

The Cherries beat Manchester City for the first time in the Premier League after nine years of trying.

That's a massive win in the context of the title race as they beat both Arsenal and City in back-to-back home games.

What a comeback win that is!

Liverpool were all over the shop in the first half but Arne Slot's side came back to win yet another match.

On a day when Arsenal have lost, and Manchester City are set to lose, this is a mammoth victory.

Anfield is bouncing.

Oh my word, I can't believe it!

Erling Haaland has just missed an absolute sitter for the second week running.

The ball comes his way on the rebound from just years out but he smashes his effort against the post.

That was the moment...

Oh, it's so tight...

This one is really hard to call, I would not like to be in the VAR studio right now.

They take their time, it's clear to see why, but eventually they disallow the goal for offside.

Southampton's hopes of a win are still on.

That lead didn't last long...

It's heartbreak for Southampton as Beto fires home in the final minute of normal time.

VAR is checking this, though... is he onside?

It's all Manchester City now!

The visitors are all over Bournemouth in hunt of that equaliser and Jeremy Doku comes close to finding it.

He cuts in and fires toward goal but Mark Travers produces a huge stop to deny him.

What do I know, eh??

St Mary's erupts as Southampton opened the scoring thanks to Adama Armstrong.

Everton hit the bar at one end through Beto and then the hosts break with real pace.

The ball is them worked into the box and Armstrong smashes the ball into the back of the net via a deflection.

Could that be the goal to win them their first game of the season?

Brighton are not giving up without a fight here.

Anfield is full of life and noise, but half of it seems to be nerves as Brighton go at them.

This is going to be a rather frantic end to the match.

This is going to be a nervy end for Ipswich...

Conor Chaplin goes down in the area and Ipswich are screaming for a spot-kick.

But plays goes on and Kalvin Phillips is sent off for a second bookable offence.

What a crazy few moments.

Maybe it still could be a cricket score...

It's one hell of a goal from Ola Aina as he smashes the ball into the top corner with some style.

The Forest players then have a little dance to celebrate - it's been one hell of a day for them.

They couldn't, could they?

Josko Gvardiol has done it again as he pounces on the rebounds of Ilkay Gundogan's effort.

It really is game on now, can Bournemouth hold on?

West Ham have been utterly pants today.

I know they are down to ten men but they are all over the place at the back.

They are lucky this isn't a cricket score.

Southampton are really struggling...

With less than 20 minutes to go they are desperate for a winner but just don't look like getting one.

They will stay bottom of the pile as it stands.

WHAT A TURNAROUND!

That is Mo Salah at his very best and he curls a sensational strike into the top corner in his trademark style.

He latches on to Curtis Jones' pass, cuts inside, and bends the ball into the top corner.

An incredible strike.

Liverpool have their leveller!

Cody Gakpo has his third goal against Brighton inside the week and it's a bit lucky.

He whips in a cross and it just lands in the far corner without a touch. He won't care though.

Anfield is alive again.

It should be three...

Bournemouth are ripping Manchester City apart and Marcus Tavernier nearly adds another.

He smashes the ball against the post and it comes out to Adama Smith who simply can't miss an open goal.

But he does, he blazes it miles over the bar.

That must be game over now!

Callum Hudosn-odoi may have just killed West Ham off with a slice of luck.

He aims a cross into the ox and it just misses everybody and bounces into the net.

Nearly a screamer from Cody Gakpo.

He produces a near-carbon copy of his opener against Brighton in midweek but it flashes just past the post.

He hits it with so much power, it's incredible. But no luck.

Bournemouth are in dreamland!

Milos Kerkez has been tearing Manchester City apart on the left and he gets his second assist of the night.

He whips in a delightful low cross and Evalison is on hand to slide the ball home.

What a disastrous day for City, so far.

Big cheers as Saints boss Russell  Martin sends on his teenage whizzkid Ryan Dibling. The home side need something. They’ve only got one point this season and will view this as a winnable game

What a lovely finish that is!

Portman Road erupts as Leif Davis fires a superb volley into the far corner.

Davis could not have hit that any better and he runs over to celebrate with his fans.

They are one step closer to that first win.

Liverpool have come out firing after the break. They've got that bit between their teeth and Anfield is rocking. First, Alexis Mac Allister is denied by a stunning save from Bart Verbruggen before Virgil van Dijk misses an absolute sitter. This is so much better from Arne Slot's men.

Is it just not Liverpool's day?

Bart Verbuirggen produces another top stop this time to deny Mo Salah as he breaks through one-on-one.

I just expected Salah to find the back of the net then.

Liverpool are well on top now, they mean business again.

This time Virgil van Dijk comes close to turning home, and he really should put the ball away from just yards out.

But he completely misses the ball.

Oh, I thought Liverpool were level.

The ball is whipped into the Brighton box and Alexis Mac Allister dives low to get his head to it.

It's a brilliant effort but Bart Verburggen does ever so well to tip it around the post.

Ooooft...

Pervis Estupinan nearly scores a bizarre own goal as he tries to head the ball back to Bart Verburggen.

He misjudged the cross completely and nearly arrows it into the top corner.

Would have been some finish, just in the wrong net.

Bournemouth should be two up!

Evanilson pounces on a loose ball and just needs to guide it past Ederson in goal.

But the Brazilian makes another brilliant stop to deny him.

Oh, Joe Gomez...

The substitute misses a monster chance to equalise, I can't believe he has messed it up.

The ball is clipped in and he is on his own in the area, but he heads it straight at Bart Verburggen.

Another player and that's a goal.

Right, we are back underway in all of our 3pm kick-offs.

Over at Anfield, Ibrahmia Konate has indeed been forced off with a serious injury.

Joe Gomez is on in his place - he needs to put in one hell of a display if they are to salvage something.

Could the crazy 32-match unbeaten streak end today?

Manchester City have 45 minutes to save their record run after a poor first half on the south coast.

The Citizens just have not been themselves and are deservedly behind - it's been a poor display.

Knowing them, though, that could change quickly after the break.

A crazy minute of football to end the half here. Wood went from goalscorer to defender to block Paqueta’s goal-bound effort on the line.

Then Alvarez saw red for a second yellow card after bringing down Elanga. West Ham down to 10 - a difficult second half awaits.

This does not look good.

Ibrahima Konate was seen going off at half-time with his arm in his shirt. Has he dislocated his shoulder?

If he has, that's a long time on the sidelines...

If it is as bad as it looks, that's a monster blow for Liverpool - he has been incredible this season.

Half-time and the fact that it is Brighton who look like the home team here sums things up. Liverpool need a response and I think that Arne Slot will be making some changes pretty soon.

Nottingham Forest are at it again.

The hosts are winning yet again and it's thanks to their super striker Chris Wood.

West Ham's joy from last week feels like a lifetime ago.

Among all the carnage of the other games, Edson Alvarez has actually been sent off for the second times this season.

It's not exactly been a goal-fest today...

Ipswich are still searching for their first win this season and they are no closer to getting it so far.

A tense game at Portman Road.

Southampton had their chances at the end of the half but it remains goalless at St Mary's.

For a large part of that half, the Southampton fans were not happy in the slightest.

Lots of moans and groans from the crowd.

Liverpool really needed that whistle.

Brighton have battered the title hopefuls on their own patch and could easily be three or four goals to the good.

But they just have to settle for the one scored by Ferdi Kadioglu for now.

A big team talk coming up for Arne Slot.

Not many people saw this coming...

Manchester City are losing away at Bournemouth, somewhere they have never lost in the Premier League.

Antoine Semenyo netted the opener inside 10 minutes and the hosts deserve their lead.

A massive chance goes begging for Southampton.

Flynn Downes sends Cameron Archer on his way and he bears down on goal.

Under pressure, he goes for goal early and just drags his strike wide of the post

On another day, Brighton could be four goals to the good.

Danny Welbeck stands over a free-kick and you just know where he is going to put it.

He aims for the bottom right corner and he comes so close to succeeding, with the ball hitting the side-netting.

Liverpool yet to wake up.

Is that really you, Erling Haaland?

The Premier League's top scorer finally gets his chance as the ball falls to him at the back post.

He chests it down and you are just expecting the net to bulge, but he gets it all wrong and skews his shot wide.

Unlike him.

The Anfield crowd is getting quite riled and rightly so. Misplaced passes aplenty, half-arsed challenges and Brighton seem to be first to every loose ball. A long way to go but this is distinctly average from Arne Slot's men.

Brighton are simply killing Liverpool on the counter-attack.

Kaoru Mitoma breaks and once again is allowed down the left before clipping across into the box.

It reaches Ferdi Kadioglu at the back post who is unmarked and should score.

But he blazes his volley miles over the bar.

Manchester City are still struggling down on the south coast.

They have yet to have a shot on target but Bernardo Silva comes close to changing that.

Matheus Nunes does brilliantly well to find his compatriot but the midfielder has his effort blocked.

Chris Wood has done it again! That’s his eighth league goal of the season to put Forest ahead. A great chipped ball from Moreno on the left and he’s un-marked to head home from close range. Not sure what West Ham were thinking giving him all that space in the box.

Brighton are cutting through Liverpool with ease. It's another terrific move that pierces the Liverpool backline and the visitors should be two up. Georginio Rutter has to score but it's a crucial stop by Caoimhin Kelleher.

Caoimhin Kelleher to the rescue for Liverpool.

Brighton should be 2-0 up, I simply can't believe that they aren't.

Georginio Rutter is sent in behind and you just think it's curtains for the Reds, but Kelleher rushes out and makes a huge save.

That's another moment in this game.

Who else?

Chris Wood just simply can't stop scoring for Nottingham Forest and he heads them into the lead here.

Alex Moreno does brilliantly on the left and digs out a cross for Wood to attack, and attack it he does.

He is on fire right now.

That sums up Liverpool's half so far.

Trent Alexander Arnold tries to slide in Mo Salah on the right-hand side of the area, but he overcooks the pass and Salah has no room left to manoevre.

Liverpool just aren't clicking so far.

Kaoru Mitoma is having a field day down the left-hand side.

He is simply ripping Liverpool apart and Trent Aleander-Arnold is having a torrid time of things so far.

There has been no response from the hosts, the Seagulls are simply penning them back.

St Mary’s crowd getting impatient with Everton players going over. Idrissa Gueye latest to break the tempo by rolling around clutching his rib before getting up. The delays are not helping Southampton’s passing carousel

Leicester are on top, down at Ipswich.

The Foxes are applying the pressure after a slow start and Stephy Mavididi tries to float a ball to the back post.

But it is collected easily by Muric.

That is some finish from Ferdi Kadioglu. When I was at the Fenerbahce training ground last month to interview Fred and Sofyan Amrabat, those at the club talked about how much they were missing Kadioglu, who joined Brighton in the summer for £25M. Now you can see what Fenerbahce are missing. Anfield is silenced.

What a goal that is!

Ferdi Kadioglu has his first Premier League goal and Brighton take a shock lead on Merseyside.

The visitors are patient, knock the ball about with authority and its worked all the way to Kadioglu in the area.

He whips the ball toward the far corner and it goes in off the post.

Anfield is stunned.

Darwin Nunez is always worth watching. Brighton have started stronger but that run from Nunez showed exactly why the Anfield crowd love him. That would have been the best goal of his Liverpool career.

Liverpool have come to life now and they should be ahead.

Darwin Nunez gets the ball in the box and looks to nestle it into the far corner.

I was prepared to type goal but Bart Verbruggen produces a brilliant stop to deny the Uruguayan.

The Reds are getting on top now.

Bournemouth get the goal their pressure deserves!

It's an absolutely brilliant goal and it's all thanks to some sublime work from Milos Kerkez on the left.

He races down the left and gets all the way into the box, cuts back, and finds Antoine Semenyo.

Semenyo turns on the ball and finds the bottom corner.

That's a little better from Liverpool.

They haven't had the best of starts but suddenly come to life and Dominik Szoboszlai looks to breakaway.

The ball is sent over the top but the midfielder just can't get on the end of it.

What is going on?

Bournemouth are all over Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium - Man City can't cope.

The visitors just can't keep a hold of the ball, they keep giving it away. Not like them at all.

Nottingham Forest are all over West Ham in the early stages.

Anthony Elanga fizzes a brilliant low cross toward Callum Hudon-Odoi.

You expect the net to bulge as it comes his way but he completely miskicks the ball.

He should do much better.

Justin Kluivert, how have you not scored?

Bournemouth really should be ahead as both Antoine Semenyo and Kluivert have chances from close range.

Ederson denies Semenyo brilliantly and Kluivert just looks set to hammer the ball home.

But he sends the ball straight at the Brazilian. A huge miss.

Brighton having the majority of the ball in the early stages here.

Liverpool don't seem to mind it either, they are just allowing them to come forward at them.

The fans don't like it, though, there are groans as Alexis Mac Allister gives the ball away.

Right, another hectic afternoon awaits in the Premier League.

All five of our 3pm Premier League kick-offs are now underway.

How crazy will it be?

There is a great atmosphere at Anfield today, with a 'Stop Exploiting Loyalty' banner in the Kop as a nod to extortionate ticket prices across the Premier League. A bold shout from Arne Slot to start Kostas Tsimikas at left back - this is a chance for the Greek to prove he is ahead of Andy Robertson in the pecking order, which would be a big blow to the Scotland captain. I am excited to watch Brighton in the flesh, one of my favourite teams to watch.

Ashley Young’s 400th Premier League start is an impressive achievement for the 39-year-old. Just six weeks ago, Young cost Everton a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton by missing a penalty in the shoot-out.

Since then, he’s been a major part of Everton’s five-game unbeaten league run and he’ll face the same opponents today with confidence high

A huge cheer around Anfield as the full-time result from St James' Park is read out over the tannoy. A win here for Liverpool would put them seven points clear of Arsenal after just ten games.

Liverpool have been exceptional at the back this season, and captain Virgil van Dijk has played a massive role in their defensive solidity.

We are just 10 minutes away from kick-off in today's 3pm games.

Can Liverpool and City pull clear at the top of the table?

It's been a frustrating start to the season for Ipswich but they have a golden opportunity to break their Premier League duck today against fellow promoted side Leicester.

It didn't go to plan for City in midweek, and Pep Guardiola will want to see a much-improved performance for his side at the Vitality Stadium.

A big opportunity for Liverpool and City to increase the gap between themselves and Arsenal after the Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle in today's lunchtime kick-off.

Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the game with a header from a brilliant Anthony Gordon cross.

Man City were dumped out of the Carabao Cup in midweek but have Erling Haaland back in their starting XI today.

Brighton have started the season well, but were held to a draw last weekend by Wolves, and exited the cup in midweek.

Can they pull off a shock at Anfield this afternoon?

Cody Gakpo was brilliant in midweek as he scored twice.

Will he get some more goals this afternoon?

Riath Al-Samarrai at the Vitality Stadium...

Looking at this Manchester City squad today I’m inclined to believe they aren’t quite enduring the injury crisis of recent depiction.

A welcome return for Morgan Gibbs-White as Nottingham Forest look to continue their fine start to the season against West Ham.

This is unexpected. Kyle Walker returns from injury to captain City this afternoon for their trip to Bournemouth.

Danny Welbeck takes the armband for Brighton as they look to gain revenge on Liverpool after Wednesday's loss.

Arne Slot doesn't tend to make many changes to his line-up and that's the case again today.

Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez make up the front three alongside Mo Salah.

Southampton are in desperate need of some points.

Their return to the Premier League could not have gotten off to much worse of a start.

From nine games so far, they have just a single point.

If you want to stay in this league, you have to be putting up much better numbers than that.

The Saints' disastrous has led to pressure ramping up on Russell Martin.

I spoke to a Southampton fan yesterday who told me he wants Martin to work it out, but things may have to change soon if he doesn't.

Today they play an Everton side who are unbeaten in their last five league games, after suffering such a terrible start to the season.

It could be another tough day to be a Southampton fan.

Mo Salah absolutely loves playing Brighton.

I mean, I feel like I say this about hi with every team he plays - he just scores against everybody.

In his 14 Premier League matches against Brighton, Salah has been involved in 15 goals.

He has scored against the Seagulls nine times in the league, including three times last season.

Salah has also registered six assists against them -he's not just a goalscorer, as you all know.

Will he add to that tally today?

Arne Slot, Liverpool boss, speaking on Friday:

In football, we are used to playing the same team [again] after a few days. Both teams didn't start [on Wednesday] with the same team they will start with on Saturday. I think with both managers it is a positive thing because you know a little bit more about the opponent.

The way we filled in the number nine position was interesting because I thought it worked really well. In the end I prefer to play with a real number nine but it is not a possibility if we have injuries. It was good to score three goals without playing with an old-fashioned number nine.

I bet Bournemouth fans aren't entirely excited today?

Why, you ask?

Well, the Cherries are hosting champions Manchester City who have tortured them over the years.

In fact, Bournemouth have never beaten City in all of their 21 encounters in league and cup.

If that statistic isn't bad enough, City have won the last 15 meetings between the two sides.

It's the definition of a one-sided affair.

However, records are there to be broken, aren't they? Bournemouth will be looking to defy the odds today.

It feels like just three days ago that Liverpool and Brighton played each other last.

Oh wait, that's because they did.

For the second time in a week, the Reds do battle with the Seagulls after beating them at the Amex in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

I wouldn't go off that fixture when predicting this one, though. The teams are going to be completely different today.

While Liverpool are favourites, Brighton have caused them numerous problems over the years.

The south coast side became somewhat of a bogey side for Jurgen Klopp toward the end of his time at the club.

However, Arne Slot is one for one, so far. Can he make it two for two today?

It's set to be a cracker at Anfield.

When I said this menu was tasty, I wasn't lying.

We have 10 Premier League teams in action at 3pm this afternoon, which is not always the case these days.

Let's have a look at the billing on offer:

• Bournemouth vs Manchester City
• Ipswich vs Leicester
• Liverpool vs Brighton
• Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
• Southampton vs Everton

It's been one hell of a week, hasn't it?

It started with the sacking of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and five days later his successor Ruben Amorim was appointed.

It's not about United today, though.

Both the Red Devils' rivals are in action this afternoon as they battle it out at the top of the table.

Table-toppers Manchester City travel down to the south coast to take on a Bournemouth side who beat their title challengers, Arsenal, only two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Liverpool face Brighton for the second time in a week, but this time at Anfield.

We also have three other matches for you to tuck your teeth into this afternoon - it's a mouth-watering menu.

So, I think we should get started, don't you?