Ekitike impact gathers momentum as Murphy highlights Liverpool striker’s rapid rise
Liverpool’s early-season momentum continues to be shaped by the influence of Hugo Ekitike, with Danny Murphy offering a glowing assessment of the forward’s contribution after another decisive display under Arne Slot. The French striker’s adaptation to life at Anfield has been swift and convincing,...
Virgil van Dijk backs Konate response and highlights Ekitike impact as Liverpool stabilise
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday carried significance beyond the scoreline. Back-to-back clean sheets, achieved only for the third time in a testing campaign, offered rare defensive reassurance and extended a five-match unbeaten run following a damaging sequence...
Konate backs Salah future after Anfield return under Slot
Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield carried significance beyond the scoreline. Amid the late-December tension generated by Mohamed Salah’s post-match comments following the draw with Leeds United, the forward’s return to action — and decisive contribution — offered a public resolution to what had become...
Liverpool steady ship against Brighton
Liverpool’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: clarity. After weeks of tension, debate and noise, the result – and performance – provided a moment of collective exhale. A clean sheet, decisive goals and renewed...
Post-match context at Anfield
Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Brighton should have been a straightforward story about three points and control at Anfield. Instead, it became a wider conversation about stature, legacy and uncertainty, as reflected in a thoughtful and revealing post-match discussion on Anfield Index featuring Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Mo Chatra. Their exchange...
Mohamed Salah Response Speaks Volumes After Brighton Return
Mohamed Salah’s Anfield return against Brighton felt loaded with significance, not because of goals or headlines chasing records, but because of what followed the final whistle. As reported by Liverpool.com, the Egyptian forward lingered long after teammates had departed, soaking in chants that carried reassurance as much...
Liverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League Man of the Match
Hugo Ekitike
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Authority at the Tip of the Attack
There was a calm certainty about Hugo Ekitike’s performance against Brighton that has been absent from Liverpool’s forward line for much of this season. In a campaign defined by hesitation, imbalance, and uncertainty, the French...
Liverpool 2 - 0 Brighton
The Premier League’s return saw the Reds host Brighton, as the Champions League win over Inter needed to be transitioned into their domestic form.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was clinical early on with his solid save to keep the opposition out....
Mo Salah return sparks powerful Anfield reaction
Mo Salah’s reappearance at Anfield on Saturday afternoon was not part of the original plan, yet few moments this season have felt as charged. Introduced after just 26 minutes against Brighton due to an enforced change, the forward was greeted with a thunderous crowd reaction that cut through...
Liverpool strike early to secure vital Brighton win as Ekitike delivers again
Liverpool recorded a much-needed Premier League victory over Brighton at Anfield, edging a lively contest that ultimately hinged on Hugo Ekitike’s sharp finishing and a timely contribution from Mohamed Salah. In a season that has threatened to drift, this felt like a stabilising...
