Liverpool advances to FA Cup fifth round with 3-0 win over Brighton
Liverpool secured their passage into the FA Cup fifth round with a convincing 3-0 triumph against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday evening, reports BritPanorama.
Curtis Jones broke the deadlock just before half-time, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah adding further goals after the interval to seal a comfortable victory for Arne Slot’s side. The win highlighted Liverpool’s clinical finishing ability, allowing them to dominate an otherwise competitive match.
Brighton started brightly and controlled possession in the opening stages, but Liverpool took their chances effectively. Jones’s goal came in the 42nd minute when he finished off a precise cross from Milos Kerkez, meeting it with a deft touch that hit the underside of the crossbar before crossing the line.
Prior to this, Liverpool had an effort ruled out for offside and Jones had a deflected shot narrowly miss the target. Shortly after the restart, Liverpool doubled their lead with an impressive move involving Cody Gakpo, Salah, and Szoboszlai, showcasing the team’s attacking fluidity. Szoboszlai’s shot was another highlight of the match, reinforcing his growing reputation.
The third goal arrived in the 68th minute when Salah converted a penalty after being fouled by Pascal Gross inside the box. This marked Salah’s 262nd goal for Liverpool, further cementing his legendary status at the club. The Reds will discover their next opponents when the fifth-round draw takes place on Monday night.
As Liverpool sails smoothly into the next stage of the competition, the victory demonstrates not just their attacking prowess but also underlines the critical adjustments that Arne Slot has made in his first season. In knockout football, efficiency often trumps aesthetics; today, Liverpool proved they have both in abundance.
