Brighton vs Liverpool kick-off delayed as Premier League release statement

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Kick-off in Liverpool's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon has been delayed by 15 minutes due to a road traffic accident near the Amex Stadium. The Premier League added: "Kick-off for today’s Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool has been delayed by 15 minutes to 12:45pm, due to heavy traffic in the local area delaying the arrival of supporters." Both sets of players continued their warm-ups on the Amex Stadium pitch after the delay was announced, with TNT Sports presenter Lynsey Hipgrave updating viewers watching on television.

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