Liverpool staged a thrilling comeback at Anfield to beat Brighton 2-1 and take the top spot in the Premier League, capitalizing on a day when both Arsenal and Manchester City stumbled.
With Arsenal defeated at Newcastle and City surprisingly falling to Bournemouth, Liverpool were poised to make a significant leap but faced a challenge. The Reds found themselves down 1-0 at halftime after Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu struck a superb 16-yard shot that ricocheted off the inside of the post. Brighton’s strong first-half performance had Anfield unusually quiet, with the visitors looking in control and pushing to climb to third in the table.
However, Liverpool’s resolve under new manager Arne Slot shone through in a memorable second-half comeback. Cody Gakpo, already riding high after his recent Carabao Cup double against Brighton, equalized with an unexpected but perfectly placed cross from the left wing that bypassed everyone to find the net. This marked Gakpo’s third goal against Brighton in just four days.
Just three minutes later, Mohamed Salah took charge, curling a stunning shot into the far corner from the right edge of the box, sending the Anfield crowd into a frenzy. Salah’s goal not only sealed the lead but also embodied Liverpool’s trademark resilience and attacking flair, quickly transforming the game’s momentum.
Brighton continued to press and came close to doubling their lead before Liverpool’s equalizer, with Georginio Rutter testing Liverpool’s keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who made a crucial save to keep the Reds within striking distance.
The victory marked Liverpool’s 13th win in 15 games under Slot, emphasizing their strong form and determination. Now leading the Premier League, Liverpool sit two points ahead of Manchester City, signaling their intent to remain contenders in a fiercely competitive title race.
