Liverpool vs Brentford Preview
- Liverpool to win
- Liverpool to keep clean sheet
The Arne Slot Era Begins at Liverpool
The Arne Slot era at Liverpool has officially begun, and it couldn’t have started better as he guided his new team to a 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Ipswich on the opening day.
This win marked a historic moment for Slot, making him the first Liverpool manager since Graeme Souness in April 1991 to win his first league game in charge.
This result also extended Liverpool’s impressive August record, with the Reds having lost just once in their last 23 Premier League games played in this month (W16, D6).
As Slot prepares for his first match at Anfield, he will undoubtedly be welcomed with open arms by the home crowd.
The Dutchman, already well-received by fans, will be looking to build on Liverpool’s formidable home form, which has seen them win ten of their last 11 opening home league fixtures (D1). The support from the Anfield faithful will be crucial as Slot looks to make a lasting impression in his home debut.
Brentford’s Ambitious Start
Brentford, on the other hand, started their fourth consecutive Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win at home over Crystal Palace.
The Bees will be looking to spoil Slot’s Anfield debut and achieve something remarkable: winning their first two league games for the first time since the 2006/07 season when they played in the third tier of English football.
Manager Thomas Frank has already made his presence felt at Anfield by securing the signing of Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool and adding defender Sepp van den Berg from the Reds as well.
Frank will be hoping that these additions strengthen his squad and help them continue their strong away form from the end of last season, where they went unbeaten in three of their last four road trips (W2, D1).
Key Players to Watch
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool):This match will be a significant milestone for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, as it marks his 100th top-flight appearance for the Reds at Anfield.
The defender has been a rock at the heart of Liverpool’s defence, and his record at Anfield speaks for itself—81 wins, 16 draws, and just 2 losses. Should Liverpool avoid defeat, Van Dijk will set a Premier League record for the fewest losses a player has experienced in their first 100 home games with a particular club.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford): Bryan Mbeumo, who is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance, will be eager to mark the occasion with a standout performance.
Mbeumo has been in fine form, contributing directly to eight goals in his last eight away league games (G4, A4). His ability to create and score goals will be vital for Brentford as they look to challenge Liverpool at Anfield.
Conclusion
As Liverpool prepare to welcome Brentford to Anfield, both teams are riding the momentum of opening day victories.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool will aim to continue their impressive home record, while Brentford, under Thomas Frank, will look to defy the odds and secure a historic win.
With key players like Virgil van Dijk and Bryan Mbeumo ready to make an impact, this match promises to be an exciting encounter in the Premier League, as both teams seek to build on their positive starts to the season.
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