Liverpool scored twice in the first half and delivered a solid defensive performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield. The result marked the Reds’ fifth consecutive win and lifted them into the Premier League’s top four.
Alisson – 7/10
Kept a clean sheet, but a costly giveaway took the shine off his performance.
Virgil van Dijk – 7/10
Improved on his previous outing and handled Brighton’s attacking threat well.
Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10
Helped contain Brighton throughout the match and worked well alongside Van Dijk.
Milos Kerkez – 5/10
Had an inconsistent afternoon and was beaten too often defensively.
Ronald Araujo – 9/10
Liverpool’s best performer. Made important defensive interventions, including a diving header, and continued to threaten when pushing forward.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10
Had a relatively quiet game but held his own in midfield against Pascal Gross.
Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10
Contributed to Liverpool’s solid defensive display in midfield.
Bradley Barcola – 8/10
Played a key role in Liverpool’s attack but faded somewhat after the break.
Florian Wirtz – 7/10
Worked hard before being substituted, although he may feel disappointed that his first-half effort was credited as an own goal.
Cody Gakpo – 7/10
Found promising positions throughout the game but could not convert his chances.
Alexander Isak – 8/10
Was in the right place to finish Barcola’s cross for Liverpool’s second goal, though he had limited impact otherwise.
Subs: Trey Nyoni – 7/10; Rio Ngumoha – 5/10; Lewis Koumas – 5/10; Kostas Tsimikas – 5/10