Liverpool Beat Brighton 2-0 as Ekitike Shines at Anfield

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield as Hugo Ekitike scored twice and Mohamed Salah returned with an assist in the Premier League clash.

Lightning Start Gives Liverpool Early Control

The Reds took the lead inside the first minute when Hugo Ekitike reacted quickly to a loose ball and fired past the Brighton goalkeeper. The early goal set the tempo and pushed Liverpool on the front foot from the opening whistle.

Salah’s Return Adds Creativity

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return in the 26th minute after Joe Gomez was forced off injured. Salah’s presence immediately lifted Liverpool’s attacking play and added sharpness in the final third.

Ekitike Doubles the Lead

Liverpool sealed the win on the hour mark when Ekitike headed in from Salah’s well-delivered corner. It was the striker’s tenth league goal of the season, underlining his growing importance under Arne Slot.

Brighton Waste Big Chances

Despite creating several clear opportunities, Brighton failed to convert. Alisson made a crucial save, while Brighton also missed an open goal, which proved costly against a clinical Liverpool side.

League Impact and Key Takeaways

The victory moved Liverpool up to sixth place in the table and extended their unbeaten run to five matches. Brighton dropped to ninth, continuing their poor December form despite positive attacking numbers.