Fabian Hurzeler's selective reading of Brighton's defeat to Liverpool
After a 2-0 loss at Anfield, Brighton's head coach insisted only one team tried to win – but the shot count and xG tell a different story.
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Genoa ride their luck as Ellertsson screamer sinks Venezia
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Amorim trades defensive solidity for attacking output at Bartesaghi's expense
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Liverpool exploit Brighton's luck-dependent defence to end their winning run
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Spalletti's three-man midfield solves one problem for Juventus and exposes another
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