Liverpool Defeats Brighton in Premier League

Liverpool triumphed over Brighton 2-1 in a Premier League clash, thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, propelling them to the top of the league table. Brighton initially took the lead with a goal from Ferdi Kadioglu, showcasing a dominant first half, but Liverpool turned the game around in the second half. This victory was crucial as Manchester City and Arsenal both suffered losses, allowing Liverpool to gain a two-point lead. Earlier in the week, Liverpool also defeated Brighton 3-2 in the Carabao Cup, with Gakpo scoring twice. Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, has had an impressive start, maintaining strong performances despite injuries to key players like Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa.