Liverpool star left 'shocked' by ex-Arsenal star Danny Welbeck's stunning goal

By premiernews On Apr 1, 2024

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was left stunned after Danny Welbeck's stunning strike gave Brighton an early lead.

Just 87 seconds after the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton at Anfield, the visitors scored a surprise goal.

Brilliant Welbeck goal puts Brighton ahead at AnfieldCredit: AFP

first Arsenal Star unleashed a tremendous shot from outside the area after a pulsating run by Pervis Estupinan down the left.

Kelleher, still replacing the injured Alisson between the Liverpool posts, was left speechless when Welbeck's shot went into the back of the net.

And with Arsenal playing city of manchester Later today, some Gunners fans might have a reason to smile as they watch their former player inflict some damage on their title rivals.

To add an extra icing on the cake, Welbeck's goal also allowed a visiting team to take the earliest lead at Anfield since October 2019, when Harry Kane scored for Tottenham in 47 seconds.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Micky Gray said: “What a great strike from Danny Welbeck.

“Estupiñán works on the left side, he's incredible. And when that ball bounced towards Danny Welbeck, you think he's going to have a touch.

“But no. The first time he laces up, Kelleher is surprised by Liverpool's goal. He dives after it has passed him, what a goal. What a goal.”

Liverpool managed to fight back through Luis Diaz, who latched on to a deflected Mohamed Salah for the equaliser.

Kelleher was stunned by Brighton's goalCredit: Getty

Brighton have a good record against LiverpoolCredit: AFP

The Reds have a poor record against Brighton in recent years.

They have not beaten the Seagulls since March 12, 2022, with a 2-0 victory.

Ray Parlor warns Liverpool about making the same mistake Manchester United made once Sir Alex Ferguson left

Since then, Brighton have made it three wins out of five and drawn the other two, including a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup.

Roberto de Zerbi He is one of the favorites to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer.

With the Reds boss calling it a day after nine years at the club, top target Xabi Alonso is stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

It means Liverpool will have to look elsewhere as De Zerbi is already high on the wish list.

Other options include Sporting coach Ruben Amorim and German coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Liverpool started Sunday second in the Premier League with just one point separating them from league leaders Arsenal.

The Gunners will face City in the final match on Easter Sunday on what could be a crucial day in the title race.

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