Salah's Record Assist Seals Liverpool's 2-0 Brighton Win

 Mohamed Salah’s Record Assist Inspires Liverpool’s 2-0 Win Over Brighton.

Mohamed Salah delivered a decisive impact off the bench as Liverpool secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton at Anfield on December 13, 2025. The Egyptian forward provided a record-breaking assist from a corner kick for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal, taking his total goal involvements for Liverpool to a club-record 277.

Introduced earlier than expected following Joe Gomez’s injury, Salah received a standing ovation from the Anfield crowd and immediately changed the rhythm of the match. With his first meaningful touch, he almost set up Alexis Mac Allister, signaling his intent despite not starting the game.

Fast Start and Key Match Moments.

Liverpool made the perfect start when Hugo Ekitike scored just 46 seconds into the match, registering the fastest Premier League goal of the season and catching Brighton off guard despite their full week of preparation.

Joe Gomez was forced off injured in the 26th minute, prompting Arne Slot to introduce Salah and reshuffle the back line, with Dominik Szoboszlai temporarily shifting to right-back. The change injected urgency into Liverpool’s attack.

During the first half alone, Salah created five chances, took four shots, and recorded eight touches inside the penalty area, underlining his influence even with limited rest between matches.

Salah Seals It as Ekitike Shines.

Liverpool doubled their advantage in the second half through a well-worked set piece. Salah’s pinpoint corner delivery found Ekitike, who finished confidently to complete his brace and put the game beyond Brighton’s reach.

Salah nearly added a goal of his own later in the match and was seen patting the Liverpool badge in celebration, a moment that reflected renewed harmony between player and club.

Mohamed Salah celebrating for Liverpool against Brighton

Arne Slot Reacts After the Match.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his team’s mentality and highlighted the challenges of the tight schedule.

“We had only three days of rest and faced a team that had a week to prepare. You could see the problems with injuries, but the mentality was great,” Slot said.

 Speaking specifically about Salah, Slot was full of admiration

“He was a constant threat. The first ball he touched almost became an assist, then he provided the corner for the second goal and was close to scoring himself. It was an easy decision to include him because we needed him.”

Slot added that their recent private conversation spoke louder than speculation, insisting the matter had been resolved internally.

What the Result Means for Liverpool

The win extended Liverpool’s unbeaten run to five matches and lifted them to sixth place in the Premier League table. Ekitike’s performance stood out amid squad rotation and injury concerns, while Salah’s cameo underlined his irreplaceable quality ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

With key players expected to return from injury soon, Liverpool will take confidence from this performance as they continue their push up the table under Slot.