Liverpool surged to the top of the Premier League standings with a resilient comeback, securing a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
The visitors stunned Anfield early on, as Danny Welbeck found the net just 87 seconds into the game with a superb strike at the Kop end.
However, Liverpool rallied swiftly, applying pressure on Brighton and crafting numerous chances, albeit failing to convert due to erratic finishing.
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Mohamed Salah, in particular, squandered several opportunities, including a close-range volley that sailed over the bar.
Nevertheless, Liverpool’s persistence paid off as Luis Diaz capitalized on a defensive lapse by Joel Veltman to level the score with an unorthodox finish in the box.
In the second half, Liverpool maintained their attacking momentum, and their patience was rewarded in the 65th minute. A moment of brilliance from Alexis Mac Allister set up Salah in the box, and the Egyptian buried the chance with a clinical finish.
Despite several promising opportunities, Liverpool couldn’t extend their lead, but they successfully navigated a tense finale to secure a crucial three points.