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Isak on target again as Liverpool beat Brighton

Alexander Isak scored for a third straight Premier League game as Liverpool inflicted only Brighton's second loss of the season.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Isak on target again as Liverpool beat Brighton
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield to claim their first Premier League home win under Andoni Iraola.
  • Alexander Isak scored his sixth Premier League goal of the season, netting for a third consecutive league match.
  • Pascal Gross diverted a Florian Wirtz shot into his own net to give Liverpool an early lead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Anfield to secure their first Premier League home win under manager Andoni Iraola. A 17th-minute own goal by Pascal Gross diverted from a Florian Wirtz shot, followed quickly by an Alexander Isak finish from a Bradley Barcola cross, gave Liverpool an early two-goal cushion.

The victory lifted Liverpool to fourth place in the Premier League table after their fourth consecutive win across all competitions. Brighton held 64 percent possession but managed just one shot on target, with Yasin Ayari striking the post in the first half.

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