Salah Shines as Liverpool Crush Brighton 3-0 to Advance in FA Cup
Liverpool delivered a commanding performance at Anfield, dismantling Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 to secure their place in the FA Cup fifth round. The Reds, bouncing back from recent setbacks, showed intensity, precision and a renewed sense of purpose, with Mohamed Salah at the heart of the action.
The game was tight in the opening stages, with Brighton probing and keeping possession slightly more than the hosts. Yet it was Liverpool who struck first, just before halftime. Curtis Jones, starting his first game since mid-January at right-back, capitalized on a pinpoint cross from Milos Kerkez to slot home and give the Reds a crucial lead. That goal shifted the momentum, exposing the vulnerabilities in Brighton’s defense and setting the tone for the second half.
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Liverpool returned from the break with increased urgency and it didn’t take long for them to double their advantage. Mohamed Salah orchestrated a brilliant sequence, finding Cody Gakpo, who then delivered a cross-field pass to Salah. The Egyptian winger’s deft touch set up Dominik Szoboszlai, who thundered the ball into the net, marking his tenth goal of the season. This moment highlighted Liverpool’s fluid attacking style and demonstrated their ability to convert possession into decisive action.
The game was effectively sealed ten minutes later when Salah himself was brought down in the box by Pascal Gross. Calm under pressure, Salah buried the resulting penalty in the top corner, adding his seventh goal of the season and earning another standing ovation from the Anfield faithful. His performance was a statement – not just in goals, but in work rate, defensive contribution and leadership on the pitch.
Brighton had opportunities, particularly from Diego Gomez and Lewis Dunk, but could not convert. The visitors’ lack of finishing precision proved costly, leaving them with their struggles compounded, especially after only two wins in their last 15 games. Manager Fabian Hurzeler will now face mounting pressure as Brighton look to regain confidence ahead of their next fixtures.
For Liverpool, this result is more than just progression in the FA Cup. It signals a potential turning point in a season that has seen inconsistency and it underscores their depth and resilience. The combination of young talent like Jones and the return of experienced stars like Salah is giving the Reds a balance that could prove pivotal as they chase silverware.
The draw for the fifth round is set for Monday and Liverpool will hope to carry this momentum forward. Stay tuned as we continue to cover all developments in the FA Cup, providing updates, analysis and reaction from every corner of the football world.
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