Liverpool scored twice in the first half and delivered a solid defensive performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield.
The result marked the Reds’ fifth consecutive win and lifted them into the Premier League’s top four.
Alisson – 7/10ADVERTISEMENTKept a clean sheet, but a costly giveaway took the shine off his performance.Virgil van Dijk – 7/10Improved on his previous outing and handled Brighton’s attacking threat well.Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10Helped contain Brighton throughout the match and worked well alongside Van Dijk.
Milos Kerkez – 5/10Had an inconsistent afternoon and was beaten too often defensively.Ronald Araujo – 9/10Liverpool’s best performer. Made important defensive interventions, including a diving header, and continued to threaten when pushing forward.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10Had a relatively quiet game but held his own in midfield against Pascal Gross.Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10Contributed to Liverpool’s solid defensive display in midfield.Bradley Barcola – 8/10Played a key role in Liverpool’s attack but faded somewhat after the break.Florian Wirtz – 7/10Worked hard before being substituted, although he may feel disappointed that his first-half effort was credited as an own goal.
ADVERTISEMENTCody Gakpo – 7/10Found promising positions throughout the game but could not convert his chances.Alexander Isak – 8/10Was in the right place to finish Barcola’s cross for Liverpool’s second goal, though he had limited impact otherwise.Subs: Trey Nyoni – 7/10; Rio Ngumoha – 5/10; Lewis Koumas – 5/10; Kostas Tsimikas – 5/10Read alsoMore
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