Liverpool extend lead at top, Arsenal slip up at West Ham


Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - January 12, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Brighton's Gaetan Bong REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

(Reuters) - Liverpool opened up a seven point gap at the top of the Premier League after a narrow 1-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, while Arsenal’s poor away form continued with a 1-0 defeat at West Ham United.

With nearest challengers Manchester City not playing until Monday, Liverpool came into their clash at Brighton on the back of two successive defeats in all competitions, and were made to work hard for the three points.

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