Liverpool entered the Premier League campaign with a clear objective: to neutralise the trio of clubs that have traditionally formed a daunting barrier for any title‑challenger. The three B’s – Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton – have long been dubbed the league’s own Bermuda Triangle, a metaphor for the difficulty of overcoming them in a single season. By the time they face Brighton, the Reds have already dismantled two of the three, signalling a shift in the competitive landscape.

The first of the three was Bournemouth, who fell 1‑0 to Liverpool at Anfield. A solitary goal proved enough to secure three points, and the victory was hailed by supporters as a statement of intent. The win was followed by a hard‑fought 2‑1 triumph over