Welbecks career-best season rolls on after double vs Liverpool
Welbecks career-best season rolls on after double vs Liverpool Danny Welbeck rolled back the years with a superb brace as Brighton & Hove Albion secured an impressive 2–1 victory over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium, strengthening their recent run of form while dealing a blow to the visitors’ Champions League hopes. The 35-year-old forward opened the scoring early on with a well-taken header from close range before restoring Brighton’s advantage in the second half with another sharply taken finish that ultimately proved decisive. Welbeck’s contribution not only secured a fourth win in five league matches for Brighton but also underlined the remarkable season he is enjoying on a personal level.
His latest goals took his Premier League tally to 12 for the campaign, making him the leading English scorer in the competition this term and setting a new career-best return. Given his form, his omission from Thomas Tuchel ’s latest England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan inevitably raised eyebrows. Welbeck has not featured internationally since 2018 but continues to show he remains capable of performing at the highest level.
Reaching double figures in the Premier League at the age of 35 places him among a small group of players to achieve that milestone so late in their careers. More importantly for Brighton, his experience and finishing quality are proving vital as they continue their push towards the European places in the closing weeks of the season.