Roberto De Zerbi sends Brighton a warning amid links with Liverpool as Reds inflict first-ever win over the Italian... while Jurgen Klopp revels in 'our best performance' against Seagulls

Roberto De Zerbi has warned Brighton they must match his ambition if he is to stay with the Seagulls next season. We both have to be happy - myself and the club.’ Jurgen Klopp's side moved to the top of the Premier League after their win over Brighton The clash has been described as a trial shift for Roberto De Zerbi who has emerged as a front-runner for Jurgen Klopp's job at Anfield Danny Welbeck fired the visitors ahead within just two minutes of kick-off The Italian boss has two years remaining on his contract at the AMEX Stadium De Zerbi's future is uncertain amid lots of interest in the Italian boss, including from Liverpool Klopp hailed his side's performance as the 'best ever' against De Zerbi's Brighton Your browser does not support iframes. He continued: ‘I have another two years of contract and to work next season at Brighton I don’t need to extend another year or another two years. I think it’s a serious thing.’ De Zerbi is one to watch in the managerial market this summer with vacancies at Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Liverpool already known to be opening up. Mac Allister was awarded Player of the Match against the club Liverpool paid £35million to for him Mohamed Salah made it 2-1 in the second half to eventually seal the win for the Reds ‘From my point of view it was our best performance against Roberto’s Brighton,’ he said.