Liverpool roared back to form in ruthless fashion, sweeping aside Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 to storm into the FA Cup fifth round — and the Anfield revival may just be gathering pace.
Under-pressure boss Arne Slot watched his side deliver one of their most complete performances of the season, with Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah all on target in a commanding FA Cup display.
After a nervy opening spell at Anfield, Liverpool gradually seized control and never looked back.
Jones broke the deadlock just before half-time with a clever guided finish — his first goal in over a year.
Szoboszlai then lit up the tie with a thunderbolt in the 56th minute, capping a lightning Reds counterattack.
Salah calmly buried a second-half penalty to seal the comfortable victory.
The result sends Liverpool FC marching into the fifth round of the FA Cup with renewed confidence.
While Liverpool impressed collectively, Szoboszlai’s moment of magic was the night’s defining highlight.
The Hungarian midfielder rifled home his 10th goal of the season after a slick move involving Salah, leaving Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele rooted.
After the match, Szoboszlai struck an ambitious tone, insisting he is focused on “writing my own story” rather than being compared to club legend Steven Gerrard.
To their credit, Brighton & Hove Albion started brightly and enjoyed spells of possession.
Teenager Harry Howell showed flashes of promise, and Diego Gomez squandered a golden chance when the score was still tight.
But once Liverpool found their rhythm, Fabian Hurzeler’s men struggled to contain the hosts’ pace and precision.
Having previously been burned by heavy rotation in cup competition, Slot named a much stronger XI — and the decision paid off.
With Liverpool’s league title hopes already fading, the FA Cup now represents a realistic shot at silverware and perhaps a turning point in a turbulent campaign.
Result: Liverpool 3-0 Brighton
Goals: Jones (42’), Szoboszlai (56’), Salah (67’ pen)
Competition: FA Cup Fourth Round
Venue: Anfield
For Liverpool, this was more than just progression — it was a statement.
Confidence is returning, key players are firing, and if Szoboszlai maintains this blistering form, the Reds could yet salvage their season with cup success.
Anfield is stirring again.
