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
Salah is in top gear now, as he picks out Jones with a lovely throughball into the box. The latter delays, though, and his shot is subsequently blocked. One more goal would finish this contest, but Brighton can't be entirely ruled out.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
With his seventh goal in the Premier League this season, Salah has now been directly involved in 16 goals from 15 appearances against Brighton, scoring 10 times. Only against Manchester United (18) has he had a hand in more.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Having led for so long, Brighton are stirred into action by conceding twice in quick succession: Mitoma's shot is deflected behind for a corner-kick. Liverpool see it to safety, though.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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