Win 2-0 over Brighton, Liverpool Immediately Climb to Sixth Place

JAKARTA - Liverpool won a convincing 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in the 16th week of the 2025/26 English League, which was held at Anfield, Saturday.

The Reds' two goals were scored by new striker Hugo Ekitike. Mohamed Salah returned to play after not being dropped by Arne Slot in three consecutive matches. The Egyptian striker immediately had an impact with one assist.

Quoting Antara, the result makes Liverpool rise to sixth place with 26 points. Meanwhile, Brighton failed to take advantage of the opportunity to rise from ninth place with 23 points, as reported on the official website of the English Premier League.

The match was less than a minute old when Liverpool immediately opened the lead. Joe Gomez's header was perfectly greeted by an uncontested Hugo Ekitike in Brighton's penalty box. Ekitike's hard shot tore Bart Verbruggen's goal, making the score 1-0.

Quickly behind, Brighton immediately increased the intensity of the attack. The attack was also sold throughout the first half. In the 13th minute, Diego Gomez fired a measured shot that forced Alisson Becker to make a save.

In the 26th minute, Liverpool was forced to make a substitution after Joe Gomez who was injured was replaced by Mohamed Salah. The score 1-0 for the hosts lasted until the first half ended.

Entering the second half, Arne Slot's team immediately took the initiative. Liverpool dominated possession of the ball and continued to bombard Brighton's defense.

The peak was in the 60th minute, Mohamed Salah's corner was perfectly headed by Hugo Ekitike, doubling the lead to 2-0.

Behind by two goals, Brighton brought in Yasin Ayari and Kaoru Mitoma. The arrival of Mitoma made the Seagulls' attack more alive, briefly making Liverpool's defense overwhelmed.

However, Liverpool remained solid and maintained a 2-0 lead until the final whistle.

Starting XI Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez (Mohamed Salah 26'); Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch; Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai; Hugo Ekitike.

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joel Veltman (or Wieffer); Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba (Yasin Ayari); Diego Gomez, Brajan Gruda (Kaoru Mitoma), Simon Minteh; Georginio Rutter.