Brilliant Gakpo brace helps Liverpool edge Brighton 

The Netherlands winger has started just two league games this season but he provided Slot with a timely reminder of his goal threat in a much-changed Reds line-up. 

AT THE DOUBLE: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring during the English League Cup soccer match between Brighton and Liverpool. Pic: AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Carabao Cup: Brighton 2 Liverpool 3 

CODY Gakpo pressed his claims to feature more prominently in Arne Slot’s starting line-up with two brilliant finishes that helped maintain Liverpool’s defence of the Carabao Cup and extend the manager’s outstanding start since taking charge at Anfield.