Alexander Isak continued his prolific start to the season with another goal as Liverpool secured a 2-0 home win over Brighton. The victory was Liverpool's fourth consecutive league win and moved them into fourth place in the Premier League table.

Isak, Liverpool's £125m signing from Newcastle last summer, now has six goals in eight league games this campaign. Only Erling Haaland, with nine, has scored more. His latest strike came in a match where Liverpool defended resolutely despite having just 35.6% possession, their second-lowest recorded share in a Premier League home victory.

Manager Andoni Iraola praised the forward's threat. "Alex [Isak] is threatening, especially if we can get him in those positions and we can provide him good crosses," Iraola said. Isak himself was pleased with the collective effort, stating, "Today, the performance was really good against a really good team. We knew it was going to be tough."

Liverpool's defensive resilience

The clean sheet was Liverpool's fourth in eight league games this season. They effectively nullified a Brighton attack that had scored 15 goals in its previous four matches. Defender Ronald Araujo delivered another commanding performance at the back, while Brighton's Yasin Ayari spurned an early chance by firing over.

This defensive solidity provided the platform for a win built on efficiency. The team's recent form is a stark contrast to a slow start last season for Isak, whose debut campaign was hampered by a broken leg suffered in December. He managed only four goals in 22 appearances during the 2025-26 season. Isak admitted.

Liverpool's league position and form

The win extends Liverpool's winning streak to four matches since a defeat to Manchester City at Anfield a fortnight ago. Their next league fixture is a significant test against title rivals Arsenal.

The total cost of Liverpool's attacking rebuild, bringing in Isak, Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz, stands at £248m. Barcola contributed to the opening goal against Brighton, winning possession high up the pitch to start the move that Isak finished.

Liverpool's next scheduled match is a home fixture against Waterford on Friday, 30 October.

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