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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

Luke Baker
Saturday 02 November 2024 21:28 GMT
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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!

2 November 2024 17:02

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-1 BRIGHTON

2 November 2024 16:53

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.

2 November 2024 16:53

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.

2 November 2024 16:49

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly Conor Bradley

2 November 2024 16:48

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution Jack Luca Hinshelwood Evan Joe Ferguson

2 November 2024 16:45

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu Jakub Piotr Moder

2 November 2024 16:45

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution Kaoru Mitoma Simon Kofi Adingra

2 November 2024 16:44

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.

2 November 2024 16:44

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Trying to produce a late equaliser for Brighton, Mitoma links up with Wieffer on the edge of Liverpool's area, then slams a shot straight at Van Dijk.

2 November 2024 16:41

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