Xabi Alonso praised Liverpool as “a complete team” following a challenging return to Anfield with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. The former Liverpool midfielder faced a tough defeat, marking one of the heaviest losses during his tenure at Leverkusen, as Luis Díaz netted a hat-trick. This result propelled Liverpool to the top of both the Champions League and Premier League standings. The team's impressive performance was highlighted by a dominant second half, contributing to Arne Slot's remarkable record of 14 wins in 16 matches since taking charge. Alonso acknowledged Slot's efforts, stating that he is doing “great work” with the team.

Liverpool reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League after a remarkable comeback against Brighton, highlighted by a stunning goal from Mohamed Salah. The first half saw Liverpool struggling, as they were outplayed by a confident Brighton side, who took the lead through Ferdi Kadioglu. However, the second half brought a dramatic turnaround for Liverpool. Cody Gakpo equalized shortly after the break, setting the stage for Salah to deliver a trademark curling shot into the top corner, securing the victory just two minutes later. This goal not only marked a significant moment for Salah, as he surpassed Robbie Fowler to become the eighth leading goalscorer in Premier League history, but it also propelled Liverpool two points clear at the top of the table. With both Manchester City and Arsenal suffering defeats, Liverpool's win puts them in a strong position, leading the champions by two points and sitting seven points ahead of a struggling Arsenal side.