Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana has defended Liverpool after his side bested the Reds at Anfield in midweek.
The Albion picked up an impressive result against the champions, winning 1-0 away from home.
But Lallana, who was with Liverpool for several seasons before leaving for Brighton, defended the Reds from critics.
"To beat the Premier League champions you need a performance that's close to perfect… the boys did that last night," Lallana wrote on Instagram.
"It was a privilege to be back at a place that is so special to me and to see people who will always be family.
"As the saying goes, "form is temporary, class is permanent." This Liverpool side is a class act in every respect."
