Liverpool produced an improved total efficiency to report a second league win in six, because of Hugo Ekitike‘s double.
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
Premier League (16) | AnfieldDecember 13, 2025
Targets
Ekitike 01′ (help: Gomez)Ekitike 60′ (help: Salah)
Salah sub, Wirtz returns
Arne Slot made two adjustments from Milan within the week, Milos Kerkez changing Andy Robertson and Florian Wirtz in for Alexander Isak.
Wirtz lined up on the left of a entrance three with Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai, as Slot modified form once more. Mac Allister pushed excessive in virtually a No.10 function.
Mo Salah returned to the squad however needed to settle for a spot on the bench for the fourth time in 5 video games – damage to Joe Gomez halfway by the half meant his return was ahead of anticipated.
Ekitike opens the scoring – Salah returns early!
It took simply 46 seconds for Ekitike to fireplace residence his sixth league aim of the season. The Frenchman completed emphatically after Joe Gomez had gained the ball with a header on the sting of the field.
It was the Reds’ first aim within the first half of a league sport in six matches.
A trademark Alisson save denied Brighton‘s Gomez and saved the lead for the hosts, whereas a marauding run down the precise from Liverpool’s Gomez arrange Ekitike however his shot blazed over.
Harm to Gomez halfway by the half meant a reintroduction for Salah, with Szoboszlai dropping to proper again. There was applause and a chant for the returning Egyptian.
A pleasant transfer involving Ekitike down the left, then Salah and Szoboszlai, ended with Wirtz organising Ekitike however he steered his shot huge.
The Reds had been wanting significantly better than not too long ago, urgent properly and extra fluid in assault.
Half time: Liverpool 1-0 Brighton
Ekitike doubles for important win
Ekitike had one other probability quickly after the break, whereas Gomez had one other good alternative for Brighton which he ought to have scored.
The extraordinarily energetic Ekitike was then concerned in two extra possibilities, placing one over the bar after which breaking for a transfer which that ended with a Salah shot that was saved.
From the ensuing nook, Ekitike headed in from Salah’s nook. Seven photographs – two heading in the right direction, two targets for the Reds’ No.22.
The help from Salah meant he now has extra Premier League aim involvements for Liverpool than every other participant has for a single crew within the league’s historical past.
Ekitike appeared to be battling an damage and was changed by Isak, whereas Andy Robertson changed Wirtz.
Federico Chiesa changed Szoboszlai, who had been struggling additionally with a knock from earlier within the half. Jones dropped to proper again.
Quickly after, Mac Allister was injured however Liverpool had used all their sub slots, forcing them to play the Argentine for the ultimate minutes regardless of clearly struggling.
Salah had a chance, a great one, in stoppage time, however couldn’t preserve his shot down in entrance of the Kop.
A tough fought win, an important three factors and a primary Anfield league win for the reason that begin of November.
Hopefully the damage scenario has improved by the point the Reds face Tottenham subsequent weekend.
TIA Man of the Match: Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool: Alisson; Gomez (Salah 26′), Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai (Chiesa 83′), Wirtz (Robertson 78′); Ekitike (Isak 78′)
Subs not used: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Fortunate, Ramsay, Ngumoha
Brighton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Gruda, Gomez; Rutte
Subs: Steele, Veltman, De Cuyper, Boscagli, Kostoulas, Milner, Ayari, Mitoma, Welbeck
Referee: Craig Pawson
Subsequent match: Tottenham (A) – Premier League – Saturday, December 20, 5.30pm
