Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Clinical Isak fires Reds to first home win of the season
Liverpool secured their first home win of the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Goals from an own goal and Alexander Isak ensured the Reds took all three points at Anfield.
Why it matters
This result is significant for Liverpool's standing in the Premier League table and marks a positive turn in their early-season home form.
Liverpool beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, securing their first home win of the season.
The Reds started brightly and were the first to threaten as Alexander Isak fed Cody Gakpo, who fired straight at Bart Verbruggen.
However, Brighton created the game's first big chance when Pascal Gross slipped Yasin Ayari. The midfielder looked set to tap into an empty net, but blazed over.
The Seagulls were punished as Liverpool took the lead at the other end, with Gross deflecting Florian Wirtz's shot into his own net.
Moments later, Cody Gakpo almost doubled the lead as he drove into the box before forcing Verbruggen to make a low diving save.
The Dutch goalkeeper could not prevent Alexander Isak from extending the hosts' lead in the 21st minute, guiding Bradley Barcola's low cross home.
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