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
After Salah drives inside to a central position, he lays a low pass off to Gakpo on the left side of the area. Having taken a touch, the latter fires his firm shot wide of the right-hand post by a couple of yards.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Dominik Szoboszlai Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Alexis Mac Allister Curtis Julian Jones
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Staying cool, deep inside their defensive third, Brighton play the ball out under pressure from Liverpool's forwards. The hosts have stepped up several notches in terms of intensity since half-time, but they've carved out very few clear-cut chances.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ayari returns to the fray, as Liverpool pick up where they left off. Brighton are struggling to get out of their own half now, so Hurzeler may be considering some changes.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The frantic action is paused momentarily, as Ayari hits the deck. Brighton's medical staff sprint on, amid whistles from the impatient home fans - they don't want Liverpool to lose momentum.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool have strung together a four-game winning sequence at Anfield since their shock 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, scoring multiple goals against Chelsea, Bologna, West Ham United and Bournemouth. However, they are just over half an hour from another loss, and Slot's options on the bench are relatively limited.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
SAVE! Salah reacts first to meet a Nunez flick-on outside Brighton's box, but his attempted finish is smothered by an on-rushing Verbruggen, who's having an excellent game. Liverpool's pursuit of an equaliser is gathering more momentum now, and the Anfield crowd are responding.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GREAT SAVE! An incredible reaction stop by Verbruggen denies Mac Allister at close range! Meeting Gakpo's cross, the ex-Brighton midfielder dives down to turn a header towards the bottom-left corner, but the goalkeeper tips it wide with a fine save!
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