Liverpool, managed by Iraola, secured their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, defeating Brighton 2-0. The win, featuring an own goal from Pascal Gross and a finish by Alexander Isak, propelled Liverpool to fourth in the Premier League standings. Iraola expressed immense satisfaction with the team's performance, particularly highlighting their strong, aggressive start which differed from recent games requiring comebacks. He lauded Isak's clinical finishing when provided with opportunities and praised Ronald Araujo's exceptional defensive display, noting his crucial role in winning duels and contributing to the first goal. Iraola considered this a highly valuable win, especially given their recent run of games, including Champions League fixtures.