Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Barcola and Isak shine as Reds huff and puff in win

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It wasn't the most comfortable of afternoons for the six-time European champions, but a first-half blitz proved the difference.The home side began on the front foot and were rewarded for their positivity when a Florian Wirtz strike trickled past Bart Verbruggen in the Brighton goal. Their endeavours continued into the second half and a Brighton goal felt like a matter of time before it arrived.It didn't arrive though, and Liverpool held on to see out the three points.

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You can unsubscribe at any time. Went off injured in the first half.Cody Gakpo - 5Saw plenty of the ball but was quite wasteful.Alexander Isak - 7Wasn't particularly involved in the first half, but took his goal wonderfully.Bradley Barcola - 8Alive to the bouncing ball and had the presence of mind to pick out his team-mate in the penalty area.