7M - Liverpool Dominate Brighton as Szoboszlai Shines in FA Cup

On February 14, 2026, Liverpool secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield. In a season marked by inconsistency and the loss of Diogo Jota, the Reds showcased their resilience, earning a spot in the fifth round with a dominant performance.

Facing mounting pressure, Liverpool aimed for a boost after a turbulent Premier League campaign. From the kickoff, they established control. Florian Wirtz nearly scored early, while Milos Kerkez and Cody Gakpo both had goals ruled out by VAR.

Just before halftime, Curtis Jones broke the deadlock, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead. Alisson made a critical save to preserve that advantage.

The second half saw Liverpool step up their play. Mohamed Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai, who scored with a powerful strike, marking his tenth goal of the season. Salah later converted a penalty in the 65th minute, sealing the win.

Brighton had a goal disallowed late on, but Liverpool's defensive discipline and Alisson's performance kept them at bay. Szoboszlai's outstanding display highlighted his importance to the team, earning praise from Salah as "one of the best players in the world."

With the victory, Liverpool keeps their hopes for silverware alive, offering a renewed sense of optimism for their FA Cup journey.