Anfield erupts over Man United announcement after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton

Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 while Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth, moving the Reds two points clear at the top.

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield, with goals from Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak in the first half. The result was made even sweeter for the home fans when the stadium announcer revealed that Manchester United had slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the simultaneous kick-off, prompting a sarcastic cheer around the ground.

The win moves Liverpool two points above Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table. United's loss sees them drop to 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised his side's start to the match, saying the key was being aggressive and winning duels early on. He also provided an update on Wirtz, who was forced off with an ankle injury in the 65th minute, confirming early signs suggest it is not a significant problem.