Salah Shines as Liverpool Comfortably Beat Brighton

Liverpool delivered a dominant performance at Anfield, defeating Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup fourth round to advance to the fifth round. The victory showcased the Reds' quality despite what has been a challenging season for the club.

Curtis Jones opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with a close-range finish from a Milos Kerkez assist. The hosts appeared somewhat lackluster in the opening half, possibly fatigued from their recent Premier League effort against Sunderland, but managed to establish a lead at halftime.

Liverpool's performance improved markedly after the break, with Mohamed Salah playing a pivotal role in their resurgence. The Egyptian star provided a brilliant setup for Dominik Szoboszlai, who scored his 10th goal of the season to make it 2-0 in the 56th minute. Salah then secured the victory by converting a penalty in the 68th minute after earning it through a determined run into the box.

Salah's display earned him a standing ovation when he left the pitch in the 77th minute, with his performance providing encouraging signs that he is returning to his former brilliance. Head coach Arne Slot welcomed Salah's all-round contribution to the victory.

The comfortable win provided a morale boost for Liverpool, with the FA Cup potentially offering the club a chance to salvage what has been a difficult season. Kerkez also impressed defensively, recording his second assist in three games.