Mohamed Salah’s decisive goal in the second half lifted Liverpool to a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton, marking their eighth league win of the season and propelling them back to the top of the Premier League table.
On this 10th matchday of the league, Liverpool found themselves behind early when Brighton’s Turkish defender Ferdi Kadioglu opened the scoring in the 14th minute, capitalizing on an assist from former Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck.
The early setback put the pressure on Liverpool, who had only just edged past Brighton 3-2 in the Carabao Cup three days prior.
After a tightly contested first half, Liverpool intensified their efforts in the second. The turning point came in the 69th minute when Virgil van Dijk provided a precise pass to Cody Gakpo, who equalized with a calm finish.
Just two minutes later, Salah stepped up to score the winner, seizing the momentum and securing three points for the Reds.
With this victory, Liverpool surged to 25 points, overtaking Manchester City, who surprisingly fell 2-1 to Bournemouth in an away fixture.
The result leaves Liverpool two points clear at the top, reinforcing their title challenge under Arne Slot’s management.
Brighton’s defeat, only their second of the season, leaves them in 7th place with 16 points.
Despite a spirited start and solid performances from Simon Adingra and others, Brighton was ultimately unable to hold off Liverpool’s offensive surge in the second half.
For Liverpool, Salah’s goal was another testament to his consistency and ability to deliver in crucial moments.
The win not only returned Liverpool to the summit but also showcased the team’s resilience, as they fought back from an early deficit to secure the full three points.
