Liverpool secured a crucial victory against Brighton at Anfield, ensuring they finish the weekend at the top of the Premier League table.
Despite falling behind early on, the Reds fought back to win 2-1, surpassing Arsenal in the standings.
Their lead was further solidified as Manchester City and Arsenal played out a goalless draw. Liverpool now sit on 67 points with nine matches left, ahead of Arsenal on goal difference and City one point behind in third place.
The race for the title has evolved into an intriguing three-way battle, where every dropped point carries significant weight. Easter Sunday, in particular, was anticipated as a crucial day in the league campaign, with Liverpool playing before their two rivals faced off.
Liverpool’s sole focus was on winning their match against Brighton, a team that had previously posed a challenge for Klopp’s side. Brighton was led by Roberto de Zerbi, a manager who has been touted as a potential successor to the German.
The hosts had to display determination, belief, and patience before Salah, once again, emerged as the match-winner in a game of immense importance. For over an hour, it seemed as though it wouldn’t be Salah’s day, as he missed several opportunities to score.
In the first half, Salah had seven shots on goal, but failed to truly test Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen. Additionally, he narrowly missed connecting with Diaz’s cross to the far post in the second half.
However, Salah seized another opportunity when Mac Allister’s precise through ball pierced through his former club’s defense, allowing him to calmly find the bottom corner of the net.
Only time will reveal the true significance of this victory, especially considering the numerous twists and turns that lie ahead in the remaining nine rounds of fixtures.