Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield as Hugo Ekitike struck twice, including the fastest goal of the Premier League season, to headline a composed home performance. The Frenchman scored inside 46 seconds and added a second from a Mohamed Salah corner,

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gómez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

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After an injury to Joe Gomez, Arne Slot brought on Mohamed Salah in the first half against Brighton and he put on a show.

Having promised crunch talks with Mohamed Salah amid their ongoing and very public feud, the outcome of those discussions will become clear when Liverpool ’s official matchday squad is released. If Salah features, there could be hope of a resolution. If the Egyptian is again on the bench, pressure builds ahead of the January transfer window.

Hugo Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. Mohamed Salah also made an impact after coming off the bench to replace the injured Joe Gomez. The Egypt international,

Liverpool steady ship against BrightonLiverpool’s 2–0 victory over Brighton may not have solved every structural issue facing Arne Slot’s side, but it offered something just as valuable:

Liverpool seek to reignite their season when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield this weekend. BBC Sport explores the key themes surrounding this fixture. The debate around Mohamed Salah and his Liverpool future has raged for the past week on every major media outlet.