Brighton Fans Taunt Liverpool with Arsenal Chant in Early Match Minutes
Liverpool suffered an early setback at Brighton on Saturday when Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury inside the opening minutes. The French forward tried to continue after treatment but left the field visibly upset and was replaced by Curtis Jones.
Fan reaction and chants
Brighton fans seized the moment to taunt Liverpool. Supporters launched an Arsenal chant aimed at the visitors during the early match minutes. The crowd even shouted “Are you Arsenal in disguise?” as Ekitike left the pitch.
Match events
Six minutes after Ekitike’s departure, Danny Welbeck gave Brighton the lead with a header. The goal was Welbeck’s 11th in the league this season.
Brighton’s lead did not last. A defensive error by Lewis Dunk allowed Milos Kerkez to run through and lob goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to level the score.
Substitutions and reactions
Curtis Jones came on immediately for the injured forward. There were a few jeers when Ekitike went down for a second time. The French striker limped off while Jones prepared to bolster the attack.
Injury context and team implications
The setback leaves Liverpool light in attack. Mohamed Salah was already absent for the match. Alexander Isak remains in rehab and is expected back next month.
With Ekitike out, Cody Gakpo was the only recognised forward on the pitch. Manager Arne Slot also had Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa available on the bench.
Player form and outlook
Ekitike has been influential this season. His current tally stands at 17 goals and six assists in his debut campaign for Liverpool.
He had previously marked his 16th goal in a 5-2 win over West Ham. After that game he stressed he wanted to score more and keep improving for the team.
Upcoming fixtures
Liverpool face an international break next. The club will hope Ekitike recovers in time for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Filmogaz.com will monitor the situation and provide updates as information becomes available.
