Liverpool Vs Brighton, Premier League 2025-26: Ekitike Brace Fires Reds To 2-0 Victory

Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield, with Hugo Ekitike grabbing both goals, including the fastest of the Premier League season just 46 seconds in. Mohamed Salah made an earlier-than-expected return to the squad following his midweek omission, adding energy and presence as Liverpool controlled large periods of the match. Ekitike’s opener came from a quick counter, and he doubled the lead in the second half after Salah’s clever involvement, sealing the victory.

Updated on: 14 December 2025 12:49 pm

Liverpool Vs Brighton Premier League match-Mohamed Salah

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, right, challenges for the ball with Brighton's Carlos Baleba, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool Vs Brighton Premier League match-Mohamed Sala

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool Vs Brighton Premier League match-Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, and Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike greet each other during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates with fans after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool Vs Brighton Premier League match-Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk assists Liverpool's Joe Gomez during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool Vs Brighton Premier League match-Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch, left, challenges for the ball with Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool fans hold placard depicting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super