Liverpool v Brighton LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Gakpo and Salah goals secure comeback
Arne Slot’s title challengers move top of the table with victory
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Brighton, thanks to Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah goals within two minutes of each other.
The Reds were dismal in the first half as the Seagulls’ energy and pressing proved far too much to handle, with Ferdi Kadioglu rattling in his first goal for the south coast team, blasting in a first-time effort off the post early on. Brighton had chances to add to their lead but Caoimhin Kelleher made a good save from Danny Welbeck and after the restart the home team looked completely different.
Gakpo’s cross eventually sailed in after everybody missed it and barely 100 seconds later the Reds led, Curtis Jones freeing Salah who cut in and sent a rocket into the far corner for the three points and top spot. Follow all the Premier League reaction with our live blog below:
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A fine second-half fightback earns Liverpool victory over a bold Brighton side that led for most of the match before succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at Anfield. After a fortunate equaliser from Gakpo drew the Reds level following Kadioglu's early opener, it was a classic Salah strike that ultimately secured the three points that take them back to the Premier League summit. Losses for Arsenal and Manchester City mean that Slot's side lead the way, making their win even sweeter. Brighton will reflect on an excellent first-half showing, but Verbruggen's saves could only keep them ahead for so long - they also ended up behind on xG, with 1.0 to their hosts' 1.59. Slot has now accrued the most victories by a Liverpool manager in their first 10 top-flight games, continuing his promising start, and his team must next pit their wits against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League; meanwhile, Brighton are one week away from meeting Manchester City. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Faced by a deep-lying Liverpool defence, Brighton are pouring forward in hope of producing a last-gasp equaliser. They're getting nowhere fast, though, as the wall of red in front of them stands strong.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool will have at least four more minutes to hold onto their slender 2-1 lead, as the officials indicate the amount of second-half stoppage time.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Jack Luca Hinshelwood Evan Joe Ferguson
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu Jakub Piotr Moder
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Kaoru Mitoma Simon Kofi Adingra
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gomez gets his head on another Tsimikas cross - this time from an inswinging right-sided corner - but he plants the ball straight in the chest of Verbruggen, who handles it safely.
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