Liverpool claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton, a win that propelled them to the top of the Premier League table in a dramatic comeback led by Mohamed Salah. The Seagulls initially dominated the match, controlling much of the first half and putting Liverpool under pressure. Ferdi Kadioglu put Brighton ahead with a stunning long-range strike, leaving the Reds trailing at half-time.
Despite their struggles in the opening half, Liverpool responded powerfully after the break. Arne Slot’s halftime adjustments worked wonders, and Liverpool emerged as a transformed side.
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Cody Gakpo equalized with a lucky break as his cross found the net, igniting the home crowd. Just minutes later, Liverpool seized the lead with a moment of brilliance from Salah, who struck a curling shot into the top corner, showing once again his match-winning abilities.
Liverpool, playing without their usual starting goalkeeper Alisson, had Caoimhin Kelleher step up, making critical saves to keep Brighton from doubling their advantage. The victory, marking Liverpool’s 13th in 15 games under manager Arne Slot, now positions them two points clear at the top, ahead of Manchester City, who faced a surprising 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. With this win, Liverpool is capitalizing on the slip-ups from title contenders like City and Arsenal, who also lost to Newcastle 1-0.
