Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 as Araujo sets Premier League speed record

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 in matchweek eight, with on-loan defender Ronald Araujo setting a season-best sprint record and earning another man-of-the-match award.

• Araujo, on loan from Barcelona, clocked 36.3 km/h, the fastest Premier League sprint this season, and won all five duels against Brighton.
• Iraola said Wirtz suffered a minor ankle sprain and will undergo a medical check within hours.
• Iraola said the win over a strong opponent gives the team momentum and praised Alexander Isak's attacking contribution.
• Liverpool sits fourth on 15 points, one behind third-placed Brighton's 16.