Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in Premier League clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 20:07 · Archive

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield with goals from an own goal and Alexander Isak.

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in a Premier League match on Sunday. Florian Wirtz's effort deflected in off Pascal Gross for an own goal in the first half, followed by Alexander Isak scoring four minutes later from Bradley Barcola's cross. The victory was Liverpool's fourth consecutive win, moving them into the top four.

Brighton had several chances to score, with Yasin Ayari firing over the crossbar and hitting the post in the early stages of the match. Despite dominating possession with 64 per cent of the ball, Brighton registered just one shot on target compared to Liverpool's four, and had an expected goals figure of 1.35 to Liverpool's 0.87.

After the match, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: 'Everyone in the stadium saw that there was one team who really tried to create and try to win this game and therefore I have to praise my players.' He highlighted the missed opportunities his side had, particularly before Liverpool scored. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised striker Isak and the team's defensive performance, noting that right back Ronald Araujo had fought well throughout the game. This was Brighton's second defeat in 13 games this season across all competitions.

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• Fabian Hurzeler aims thinly-veiled dig at Liverpool after Brighton lose at AnfieldBrighton suffered just their second defeat in 13 games this season as Liverpool's first half double did the damage at Anfield, much to the annoyance of Fabian HurzelerMirror Sport · 25 Oct, 19:56
• Bitter Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler bizarrely claims Liverpool were NOT trying to 'win the game' - after watching his side lose at AnfieldBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said there was one team trying to create chances at Anfield after his team fell to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.Daily Mail Sport · 25 Oct, 18:18

In this story: Brighton · Liverpool · Fabian Hurzeler · Alexander Isak · Pascal Gross · Yasin Ayari · Andoni Iraola · Anfield

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