Swashbuckling Liverpool seize their moment in 2-0 win over Brighton

Alexander Isak extended his impressive scoring streak as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in Sunday's English Premier League match. Iraola's Liverpool side scored twice in the first half, with a own goal by Pascal Gross followed by Isak's latest goal. This was Isak's sixth goal in seven league games this season, with three of those in his last four matches.

After a difficult debut season following his high-profile move from Newcastle, Isak is finally beginning to repay his £125 million (US$167 million) transfer fee. The win was a much-needed victory for Iraola, who had failed to secure a league win at Anfield in three attempts since joining from Bournemouth in the summer. The win moved Liverpool to fourth place, just one point behind leaders Brighton, who suffered their second league defeat of the season.

Liverpool had a winless run of five home league matches before this victory, drawing four and losing once. Brighton had an opportunity to take the lead early on, but missed it when their cross hit Virgil van Dijk and went to waste with Yasin Ayari. Liverpool capitalized on that miss, opening the scoring in the 17th minute via Ronald Araujo's cross for Florian Wirtz.

Cody Gakpo came close to scoring again moments later but was denied by Bart Verbruggen. Isak completed the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a cross from Barcola. Despite an injury to Wirtz, Liverpool held on to their lead in the second half and continued to press. Iraola's men are showing their form after a shaky start to the season, with two more key tests ahead as Chelsea visit Liverpool in the League Cup on Wednesday and Arsenal come to Anfield on November 1 for a crucial match.