Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League in a successful Saturday outing, staging a comeback against Brighton after initially falling behind. Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu gave the Seagulls an early advantage, disrupting Arne Slot’s plans, but the Reds responded powerfully in the second half to secure all three points.
Caiomhin Kelleher – 6
Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah found the back of the net for Liverpool, who capitalized on slip-ups from Arsenal and Manchester City, both suffering defeats. The Reds’ goalkeeper couldn’t prevent Kadioglu’s goal but made crucial saves, including a significant stop against Georginio Rutter, proving himself a solid stand-in for Alisson.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Had a quieter first half, struggling to leave his mark and often engaged defensively against Kaoru Mitoma. He had some careless moments but showcased his usual quality after the break.
Ibrahima Konate – 6
Made his ninth consecutive league start but left at halftime, using his shirt as a makeshift sling after a shoulder injury. Likely to face some time on the sidelines.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Usually a steady presence, he was off his game, even accidentally clashing with teammate Kostas Tsimikas. Missed a clear scoring chance but Liverpool’s victory lessened the impact.
Kostas Tsimikas – 6
Starting over Andy Robertson, he delivered a tireless performance up and down the left side, putting in one of his best shifts in a Liverpool jersey.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6
Initially overshadowed by Brighton’s midfield but showed greater intensity in the second half before being substituted for Luis Diaz.
Ryan Gravenberch – 6
Struggled early on but made strides in the second half, reflecting a strong season so far.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5.5
Faced his former club with a shaky first half, earning a yellow for fouling Danny Welbeck. Nearly scored after halftime, but Bart Verbruggen’s save denied him. Substituted by Curtis Jones in the 66th minute.
Mohamed Salah – 8
After a quiet start and a missed opportunity, Salah scored a stunning goal to put Liverpool in the lead. With 164 Premier League goals, he now ranks eighth in the all-time goal scorers list—a class above and Liverpool’s game-changer once again.
