This Saturday, two great Premier League matches took place at 4 p.m. After a week marked by the Mohamed Salah incident, removed from the team after incendiary remarks about his management, Liverpool faced Brighton in an Anfield which was awaiting the return of its Pharaoh, reinstated in the group for the match against the Seagulls. And in a bustling stadium, Liverpool quickly took the advantage. Preferred to Isak in front, Hugo Ekitiké opened the scoring after a few seconds with a powerful volley (1-0, 1st). The end of the afternoon took a romantic turn in Liverpool following the injury exit of Joe Gomez. As if to bury the hatchet with his player, Arne Slot decided to bring in Mohamed Salah. Receiving a standing ovation for his entry, the Egyptian striker stood out by being strong and taking part in all his team’s good moves. In the second half, it was he who allowed Ekitiké to double the lead (2-0, 60th) on a cornet. In control and with the successful return of Mohamed Salah, adored by Anfield and close to scoring (60th, 89th), Liverpool won calmly against Brighton and climbed to sixth place.
For their part, Chelsea temporarily returned to five points behind leader Arsenal by winning at home against Everton. After three matches without a victory in the league, Enzo Maresca’s men were able to be realistic in the first half. And while Ekitiké helped Liverpool win, it was Malo Gusto who was the great architect of the Blues’ success this Saturday. After a caviar for Cole Palmer, who ended his endless drought by opening the score in the 21st minute of play, the OL-trained player doubled the lead just before the break at the conclusion of a well-conducted action (2-0, 45th). In the second half, the Toffees sought to get back into the game under the leadership of Grealish in all the good moves (67th, 72nd) and an unfortunate Ndiaye (87th). Finally, in control, Chelsea returned to success and moved up to fourth place in the standings with this victory (2-0).
