Ekiteke Praises Salahs Assist for Key Goal in Liverpools Victory Over Brighton

Liverpool striker **Hugo Ekitike** commented on the goal he scored in the 60th minute of the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, in which his team triumphed 2-0. The assist for this goal came from **Mohamed Salah**, who increased his tally of goal contributions for Liverpool in the Premier League to 277, breaking Wayne Rooney’s record.

“Salah gave me a fantastic pass—I just needed to be in the right spot. I positioned myself well, and scoring was straightforward. I was hoping for a hat-trick! But there will be another opportunity,” Ekitike said, as reported on the club’s official website.

After 16 games played in the Premier League, Liverpool has collected 26 points and sits in sixth place in the standings. Brighton & Hove Albion is currently in ninth place with 23 points. At the top of the table is Arsenal, who have amassed 33 points.