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Hugo Ekitike Shines with Brace in Liverpool’s Victory

12/18/2025

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Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool was named Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 16 after a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
He scored two goals, marking his second consecutive brace and bringing his season total to seven.
Ekitike received 28% of the fan vote, ahead of Bukayo Saka and Erling Haaland.
His first goal was the fastest of the season at 46 seconds, then Mateus Fernandes added another.

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Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool was named Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 16 after a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
He scored two goals, marking his second consecutive brace and bringing his season total to seven.
Ekitike received 28% of the fan vote, ahead of Bukayo Saka and Erling Haaland.
His first goal was the fastest of the season at 46 seconds, then Mateus Fernandes added another.