The win moved Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive team to eighth in the Premier League standings while Everton are 16th are once again facing up to another relegation battle this season.
The results place Frank Lampard in a precarious position. Lampard kept Everton in the league at the end of last season, but he has largely been unable to arrest the slide that started under his predecessor Benitez.
Since he took over as manager, the Toffees have scored 33 goals and conceded 55 in 36 matches, a difference of -22.
Brighton however seem to be on an upward trend and De Zerbi is starting to make a positive impact at the club, having taken over from previous boss Graham Potter who left for the riches of Chelsea last October.
. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, gives a thumbs up during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on January 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Roberto De Zerbi, manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, gives a thumbs up during the Premier League match at Everton Photo: Jan Kruger
. Arsenal
Predicted points: 83 Photo: Julian Finney
. Man City
Predicted points: 83 Photo: Jan Kruger
. Man United
Predicted points: 71 Photo: Naomi Baker
. Newcastle
Predicted points: 69 Photo: Julian Finney
. Liverpool
Predicted points: 69 Photo: Clive Rose
17. Everton
Predicted points: 34 Photo: Gareth Copley