Liverpool’s new star finds his way to scoring goals.
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Liverpool seized control of their encounter with Leeds thanks to a remarkable quick-fire brace from French striker Hugo Ekitike shortly after the restart. His two goals within the first five minutes of the second half marked the first time any player has accomplished that feat since Raheem Sterling for Manchester City in March 2019.
2 – Hugo Ekitike is the first player to score twice in the opening five minutes of the second half of a Premier League game since Raheem Sterling did so for Manchester City against Watford in March 2019. Energised. pic.twitter.com/L8Su35zZXi
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 6, 2025
The match remained at 2-0 in Liverpool’s favor as the clock passed the 70-minute mark. Ekitike’s contributions this campaign now total eight goals from 21 appearances for the club, along with a single assist.
Alexander Isak and Mo Salah watch on from the bench as Hugo Ekitike bags a double ⚽👀⚽ pic.twitter.com/Qepr9AAokr
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 6, 2025
