Quick-fire goals from Liverpool handed them a delightful comeback victory at Anfield over Brighton and Hove Albion.
Ferdi Kadioglu Poked Brighton Ahead
It was a thoroughly competitive affair in Merseyside, with the visitors going ahead just 14 minutes into the fixture.
Danny Welbeck slightly touched the ball into the path of Ferdi Kadioglu, who unleashed a rocket past the left-hand post after taking some steps forward.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side had opportunities to double their deal after a dangerous ball was swung into the box from the left side of the attack for Brighton, but Kadioglu hammered an effort over the bar.
The first period ended with Liverpool trailing in a combative fixture and having plenty to do in the second period.
Injury Scare For Liverpool!
The Reds are sweating over the fitness of Ibrahima Konate, who was withdrawn before the commencement of the second half due to a knock.
Konate has been stellar in defense for Arne Slot’s side this season but he had to be replaced by Joe Gomez due to an injury issue.
Liverpool troubled Brighton in search of an equalizer in the second half, and in the space of 3 minutes, they turned the game around.
Cody Gakpo Netted The Equalizer For Liverpool Over Brighton
Cody Gakpo secured the hosts the equalizer 9 minutes after the hour mark, as a cross from the Dutchman sailed to the bottom-right corner.
Virgil Van Dijk was credited with the assist as he made the final pass to Gakpo, but there were initial reservations about who got the goal after Darwin Nunez looked to have connected with the ball launched into the area.
Ultimately, Cody Gakpo was handed the goal, recording the 100th club goal of his career, and Liverpool intensified their efforts for a second.
Mohamed Salah’s Winner For Liverpool
Mohamed Salah secured the comeback goal for the Reds, as he drifted inside from the right flank before curling a magnificent finish into the top-left corner after receiving a pass outside the box from Curtis Jones.
Mohamed Salah’s Feat
The goal moved Salah past Robbie Fowler in the all-time Premier League goals chart, with the Egyptian now solely occupying the 8th spot.
Mohamed Salah has netted 164 Premier League goals while Fowler registered 163 goals in the competition.
Liverpool And Brighton’s Position On The Premier League Table
The win pushed Liverpool to the summit of the Premier League table, having garnered 25 points from 10 matches this season – winning 8 games, drawing 1 and losing 1.
Brighton are present in 7th position with 16 points, having won 4 games, drawn 4 and lost 2 matches.
Liverpool And Brighton’s Next Match
Liverpool return to action on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, trading tackles with Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League.
Brighton square up against Manchester City on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in a matchday 11 Premier League affair.
It will be fascinating to see how both sides fare in the coming matches, as they aim to achieve relative success this campaign.
