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<\/p>\nForget what happened to Alisson Becker and that Lewis Dunk goal in the second half, as Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Brighton became significant more than ever.<\/p>\n
Since the start of 2018\/2019 Premier League season, Liverpool have scored 40 set pieces goals, more than any other team in the league.<\/p>\n
That set piece ability was on display against Brighton, as Trent Alexander-Arnold was able to find Virgil van Dijk’s head twice in the first half.<\/p>\n
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Trent has delivered three assists from corners this season, along with another assist from a free kick.<\/p>\n
This is a stark contrast to the Liverpool before the reign of Jurgen Klopp, lacking defenders who could turn attacking set-pieces into goals.<\/p>\n
Throughout last season, the set-pieces goals has helped Liverpool to second placed finish and won UEFA Champions League for the sixth time in history.<\/p>\n
The emergence of Trent and the arrival of Van Dijk as well as goalkeeper Alisson have transformed Liverpool into a formidable team.<\/p>\n
Trent however, believes it was crucial to score through set-pieces when the team could not break through the opponent’s defence in an open play.<\/p>\n
“We’ve got big lads and if we get the delivery right then we’ve got a good chance of scoring goals or at least making the keeper work,” said Trent.<\/p>\n
“With the quality we’ve got with the boys and their heading quality, it’s all about the delivery and putting it in areas and timing the runs.<\/p>\n
“It was a difficult day for us, probably one of the most difficult game we’ve had at Anfield so far this season.<\/p>\n
“But we managed to score two set-pieces and that was massive for us. We know how big a three points that was.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"