Liverpool scored twice in 21 minutes and won against Brighton, getting closer to the top of the Premier League and closing the gap between them and Manchester City. 

Liverpool played at Anfield against Brighton, a team that has been a surprise this season, maintaining themselves in third place in the Premier league.

Liverpool started the game with the return of Ryan Gravenberch, who was sent out in the game against Manchester City after getting two yellow cards. 

Brighton began pressuring high, while Liverpool tried to get out of their own side of the pitch and start attacking.

In the 17th minute, Florian Wirtz’s shot was deflected off Brighton’s Pascal Groß and into the net for an own goal, putting Liverpool ahead 1-0. 

In the 19th minute, Alexander Isak missed a big chance for Liverpool, after shooting with too much power and into the stands. 

In the 21st minute, Liverpool’s second goal came. Isak, with an assist of one of Liverpool’s newest signings Bradley Barcola, scored the second goal, making the score 2-0 against Brighton. Isak scored his sixth goal in seven appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League this season. 

In the 46th minute, Charalampos Kostoulas missed a chance for Brighton after a save from Alisson Becker. 

Both teams went to the dressing room with a score of 2-0 at halftime. Even though Brighton pressured high, they were unable to score, with shots being either blocked or saved. 

During the second half, both Brighton and Liverpool continued to miss chances, making the final score 2-0 with a Liverpool win. 

The reactions did not wait as Liverpool’s captain Virgil Van Dijk was interviewed by Stadium Astro after the game. He expressed his happiness because of the win against Brighton, “I think it’s great for all of us,” he said. 

Van Dijk also praised Brighton’s start of the season, “They are full of confidence. Well deserved. What a start they had to the season,” he also said.

Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen also reacted to Brighton’s loss. Verbruggen expressed his disappointment but also recognized Liverpool’s strong game, “We know it’s a tough place to go. It’s a very good team, but we came with the belief that we could win. And, unfortunately, we didn’t,” he said. 

This win moved Liverpool up to fourth place in the Premier League table with three wins, three draws and one loss, while Brighton keeps their place at third with five wins, one draw and two losses: one point above Liverpool.

Liverpool will soon face Chelsea, while Brighton will face Manchester City in the English Football League Cup on Oct. 28.