Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said he has “no issue to resolve” with Mohamed Salah, adding he expects the Egypt forward to return to the squad next month after the Africa Cup of Nations.

Arne Slot will hold talks with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning at Liverpool ’s training ground before deciding whether he returns to the squad following his extraordinary interview last week.

A curious clearance from Yankuba Minteh was pounced upon by Joe Gomez who won a header high up in Brighton territory, and it turned out to be a superb pass to Ekitike in the area, he took the ball on his chest and lashed a finish past Bart Verbruggen to give Liverpool the lead.

Liverpool made it two wins from two on Saturday thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s second brace in as many Premier League matches.

It's over, and it's a deserved win for Sunderland.