Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicolas predicts a tough night for Liverpool at Brighton

Brighton and Hove Albion will be in confident mood as they welcome Premier League champions Liverpool to the Amex tonight (8.15pm)
Lewis Dunk scored a cheeky freekick against Liverpool earlier this seasonLewis Dunk scored a cheeky freekick against Liverpool earlier this season
Lewis Dunk scored a cheeky freekick against Liverpool earlier this season

Graham Potter's Albion are within touching distance of safety after their 1-0 win at Norwich last Saturday and will be keen to test themselves against the division's finest on home turf.

Jurgen Klopp may look to rotate his squad which could be an opportunity for Brighton if some of Liverpool's big hitters are on the bench.

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Potter's team performed well at Anfield in the reverse fixture and suffered a narrow 2-1 loss last November. Aside from the Man United result, Brighton have been in good form since the restart and anything they can gain from tonight would almost confirm their top flight status for next season.

It's a huge incentive for Albion and Liverpool may, just maybe, lack a little intensity having already been crowned champions.

"Brighton are just about there," said Nicolas. "You look at the 27-point mark with Aston Villa and Bournemouth, and then Watford on 28. Brighton will be after one more win, but I would say one point could be enough unofficially.

"Liverpool were poor against Villa. I understand it is hard to get motivated when the job is already done, and there is no crowd to inspire them either. They have just won their first Premier League ever and have been such heroes.

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"Do they think the records are important? I think Jurgen Klopp is tempted to play a few youngsters through the week. Some players look tired, like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson who look knackered.

"Mentally, it is the demands of everything that gets you there. Sometimes the crowd can carry you along, but I think they may make a few changes. Mohamed Salah looks out of sorts, but Roberto Firmino makes such a difference when he plays. I still think they will be good enough to take home the points if Klopp does make the changes."

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-2