Welbeck double sinks Liverpool in setback for top-five chase
Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton defeated Liverpool 2-1, hurting the Reds’ Champions League ambitions. Arne Slot’s side were without key players, including Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah, and suffered an early injury to Hugo Ekitike. Brighton’s win boosts their own hopes of European football next season. Liverpool remain in the hunt for Champions League qualification but face increasing pressure.
Match highlights
- Danny Welbeck scored in both halves, taking his tally to 11 Premier League goals this season.
- Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike left the match early due to injury after a challenge from James Milner.
- Milos Kerkez equalised for Liverpool in the 30th minute after capitalising on a defensive error.
- Brighton regained the lead in the 56th minute with Welbeck’s second goal, confirmed by VAR.
- Liverpool stay fifth in the Premier League, two points behind Aston Villa and one ahead of Chelsea.
