Alexander Isak found the back of the net for the third Premier League game in a row, a personal streak not seen from him since January 2025, and it powered Liverpool to their first home Premier League win of the season over a tough Brighton side. The Reds shut out the Seagulls 2-0 at Anfield, showing some real teeth and proving they are starting to find that championship rhythm under new boss Andoni Iraola.
Anfield Explodes As The Goals Finally Flow
This wasn’t just any win, folks, this was a statement. Liverpool’s first home league victory was exactly what the doctor ordered, especially against an in-form Brighton squad that hadn’t conceded a league goal since early September. Brighton actually had a golden chance to silence the Anfield crowd early, but Yasin Ayari fired wastefully over the top after a sweet move. That miss? It came back to haunt them, big time. In the 17th minute, Liverpool took the lead when Florian Wirtz’s shot, which was heading wide, somehow found its way into the net via an unfortunate own goal from Brighton’s Pascal Gross. Just like that, the floodgates opened!
The Seagulls’ defense, usually so solid, was breached again only a few minutes later. Bradley Barcola absolutely shredded the right wing, dancing through defenders to whip in a perfect cross. Who was there to meet it with a cushioned volley? None other than Alexander Isak, bagging his sixth goal of the season and doubling the Reds’ advantage. That’s the kind of ruthless efficiency you expect from a top-tier team, and Liverpool delivered. Brighton nearly got a lifeline when Alisson coughed up possession, but Ayari’s shot bounced off the post. Sometimes, you just know it’s not your day.
Iraola’s Reds Are Finding Their Groove
This win wasn’t just about the scoreline, it was about momentum. Andoni Iraola notched his first league win at Anfield as the Reds boss, adding to two home Champions League victories and one Carabao Cup win since he took over from Arne Slot this summer. Talk about a quick turnaround! This Liverpool side is now on a four-game winning streak since getting smacked 3-0 by Manchester City in their previous Premier League match at Anfield. Since that wake-up call, they’ve absolutely exploded, scoring a whopping 14 goals in those four games. The big names are finally showing up.
Florian Wirtz, who came to Liverpool in June 2025 for a deal that could hit £116m, has been under intense scrutiny. But on this occasion, he was electric before coming off in the 65th minute. He even thought he had his first league goal, only for it to be ruled a Gross own goal. Still, his presence was undeniable. Barcola, another £100m+ signing, linked up superbly with Isak, who himself was a British record £125m move in September 2025. Isak missed a huge chunk of last season with a broken leg, so seeing him back in this kind of form, hitting three consecutive goals, is massive. These guys are finally gelling, and it is a thing of beauty to watch.
Brighton’s loss was only their second in 13 matches across all competitions in 2026-27, showing just how good they’ve been. But this Liverpool team, moving from fifth to fourth in the Premier League and now just one point behind the Seagulls, is starting to click. With the attack looking dangerous and the defense tightening up, the Reds are building something special. The Premier League better be ready because Iraola’s side is officially finding its rhythm, and that’s a dangerous sight for anyone standing in their way.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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