Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Brighton, courtesy of Mohamed Salah’s sensational winner at Anfield on Saturday.
The Reds found themselves trailing at halftime to Ferdi Kadioglu’s powerful goal, but quick responses from Cody Gakpo and Salah overturned Brighton’s early advantage.
This victory marks manager Arne Slot’s 13th win in 15 games, putting Liverpool two points clear of Manchester City, who suffered a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
The game followed a recent League Cup clash where Liverpool narrowly edged out Brighton 3-2. Despite fielding key players like Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool struggled in the first half.
Brighton could have extended their lead, but Liverpool’s stand-in goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, stepped up with crucial saves.
At halftime, Liverpool made tactical adjustments, with Joe Gomez replacing an injured Ibrahima Konate.
The shift paid off, as Liverpool came out in the second half reinvigorated. Gakpo’s cross-turned-goal brought the home side level, and moments later, a swift counterattack allowed Salah to cut inside and fire home the winner.
Brighton pressed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Liverpool held firm to secure all three points. With both City and Arsenal slipping, Liverpool’s win boosts their title hopes as they sit atop the table.
