Alexander Isak scored for a third consecutive Premier League game as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, inflicting only the visitors' second defeat of the season. The opener came via a Pascal Gross own goal, deflecting a Florian Wirtz shot, before Isak finished emphatically from Bradley Barcola's cut-back four minutes later.
Brighton dominated possession with 64 per cent but managed just one shot on target. Yasin Ayari missed a golden chance early and later struck the post. Liverpool's Trey Nyoni, a half-time substitute for the injured Wirtz, made a crucial tackle to deny Maxim De Cuyper.
The win lifts Liverpool above Chelsea into fourth place, one point behind Brighton. It marks a first Premier League home victory under Andoni Iraola and a fourth straight win in all competitions. Barcola provided an assist in a second consecutive league game, while Isak netted his sixth league goal of the season.
Iraola's side won possession in the final third five times — their second-highest total this term — embodying the coach's preference for speed and directness over possession.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing