47 seconds is the time it took Hugo Ekitike to score his ninth goal of the season for Liverpool. Mohamed Salah on the bench, the Frenchman must lead the Reds’ attack at Anfield against Brighton. And the former PSG and Stade de Reims fulfills his role perfectly.
After a poor clearance from Seagulls winger Yankuba Minteh, Joe Gomez, high up the pitch, was first on the ball. His header finds Liverpool’s number 22. His control of the outside of his right foot allows him to quickly follow up to send a heavy shot under Bart Verbruggen’s crossbar.
The Frenchman scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season. He is ahead of Malick Thiaw and his goal in 52 seconds with Newcastle, against Everton, during the 13th day of the English championship.
