3 encouraging signs for Liverpool after the win against Brighton 

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Liverpool's defemce after conceding a calamitous goal to Newcastle last season

#2 Mo Salah getting on the scoresheet once more

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Mo Salah slotting the ball past Matt Ryan into the bottom corner

Mohammed Salah had one of the most remarkable individual seasons in Premier League history, with 44 goals in all competitions and a record-breaking total of 32 goals in England's top division. That sort of goal return fills Liverpool fans with abundant joy and happiness but increases the pressure on Salah ten-fold to deliver similar numbers this time around.

The Egyptian's goal against West Ham was a typical poacher's goal; a classic case of being at the right place when necessary.

His goal against Brighton, however, was a goal that epitomised Jurgen Klopp's pressing style. James Milner took advantage of sloppy play from Brighton's Bissouma and off-loaded the ball to Roberto Firmino who then played Salah through on goal.

A precise finish into Matt Ryan's bottom right corner gave the Egyptian his second goal of the season. His high standards mean that fans and pundits will raise questions every time Salah fails to score and so it is important he keeps his confidence even when he misses gilt-edged chances.

Four minutes from stoppage time and the 25-year-old found himself in a near identical position to the goal, but instead sent a shot high and wide, missing a great chance to put the game to bed.

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