Liverpool comfortably defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 in their fourth-round FA Cup match at Anfield. Goals for the team led by Arne Slot were scored by Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah, who successfully converted a penalty. For Jones, it was a special match as he ended a goal drought lasting over a year, opening the scoring with a spectacular shot from the edge of the box.

Curtis Jones's breakthrough

The Liverpool academy graduate scored a goal after a 57-match drought, opening the match score with a shot from the edge of the box.

Mohamed Salah's return

The Egyptian appeared in the starting lineup and scored a goal from a penalty, dispelling rumors of problems at the club.

Dominance at Anfield

Arne Slot's team confidently advanced to the fifth round, documenting their superiority with a 3:0 result.

Liverpool FC confidently secured a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at their home stadium. The match at Anfield was dominated by the hosts, who controlled the tempo from the first minutes. The early hero of the match was Curtis Jones. The academy graduate from Toxteth scored his first goal since December 2024, ending a run of 57 matches without finding the net. His goal, scored with a technical shot from the edge of the box, gave the team the necessary calm. The rivalry between Liverpool and Brighton has intensified in recent years, especially after talented managers took over the visitors' team, but historically, 'The Reds' have dominated direct clashes at home. The second goal for the hosts was scored by Dominik Szoboszlai, who showcased an impressive long-range strike, which has become almost a trademark of the Hungarian midfielder. The final score was set by Mohamed Salah, who converted a penalty. The Egyptian's performance drew particular media attention due to earlier speculation about his future at the club. Salah, returning to the starting lineup, displayed high form, which seems to end the period of uncertainty regarding his status in Arne Slot's team. With this victory, Liverpool continues its pursuit of the trophy, demonstrating solid defense and attacking efficiency. 57 — the number of matches Curtis Jones waited to score again for Liverpool Despite the efforts of Fabian Hürzeler's charges, the Brighton team could not realistically threaten the opponents' goal. The southern England side focused mainly on defense, but errors in positioning and the individual quality of Liverpool's players decided the outcome of the tie. This victory strengthens Liverpool's position as one of the favorites for the final triumph, while Brighton must focus on Premier League competitions. Match statistics confirmed the hosts' dominance, who had more shots on target and maintained possession longer. [{"side1": "Liverpool FC", "side2": "Brighton & Hove Albion", "score1": 3, "score2": 0, "round": "4th round"}]

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