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Anfield is on to Florian Wirtz as Liverpool devastating partnership emerges

Ian Doyle with the main talking points from Liverpool's Premier League clash against Brighton at Anfield on Sunday afternoon…

By Ian Doyle · Liverpool Echo

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Ian Doyle highlights Florian Wirtz's growing influence and a flourishing partnership between Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola.
Alexander Isak scored his sixth Premier League goal in six games from a Bradley Barcola assist against Brighton.
Florian Wirtz received a standing ovation at Anfield before being substituted midway through the second half with a knock.

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Ian Doyle writes that Florian Wirtz earned a standing ovation from the Anfield crowd as he played an influential role in Liverpool's home victory over Brighton. Alexander Isak scored Liverpool's second goal, marking his sixth goal in his last six Premier League matches, following an assist from Bradley Barcola.

The match marked manager Andoni Iraola's first Premier League home win at the fourth attempt. Doyle highlights that the attacking partnership between big-money signings Isak and Barcola, alongside contributions from Wirtz, has become crucial for Liverpool as they navigate a key four-game home stretch.

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Anfield is on to Florian Wirtz as Liverpool devastating partnership emerges

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