Anfield was rocking as Liverpool fought back from a goal down to defeat Brighton, claiming the top spot in the Premier League on a day when both of their main title rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City, suffered unexpected losses.
With Arsenal falling to Newcastle and Manchester City surprisingly defeated by Bournemouth, the door was open for Liverpool to climb to the summit. However, it was far from a straightforward journey, as the Reds found themselves trailing at halftime. Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu stunned the crowd with a brilliant strike from 16 yards, putting the visitors up 1-0 and leaving Liverpool fans anxious.
But Liverpool weren’t ready to let this opportunity slip. The breakthrough came thanks to Cody Gakpo, who scored a somewhat fortuitous equalizer when his left-wing cross found its way directly into the net. This was Gakpo’s third goal against Brighton in just four days, following his Carabao Cup double earlier in the week.
Moments later, Liverpool’s star Mohamed Salah added a touch of brilliance to the comeback. Cutting in from the right side of the box, Salah curled a stunning shot into the far corner, turning the game on its head and sending the Anfield faithful into raptures.
This comeback was especially remarkable given how well Brighton had performed, controlling the first half and silencing the home crowd at times. Kadioglu’s strike had looked set to propel them to third place in the league, and they even came close to increasing their lead, only for Liverpool’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to make a critical save against Georginio Rutter just before the interval.
With this victory, Liverpool have now won 13 of their 15 games under new manager Arne Slot, marking a remarkable start to his tenure. The Reds now sit two points clear of Manchester City, reinforcing their intent to be serious contenders for the Premier League title this season.
Liverpool’s comeback demonstrated not only resilience but also a thrilling hunger for victory, qualities that could make all the difference in a tight title race. Anfield’s roar today was a reminder: Liverpool are back at the top and determined to stay there.
