Liverpool vs Brentford Report

Scorers: Diaz 13’, Salah 70’

Liverpool Secure 2-0 Victory Over Brentford to Maintain Perfect Start in the Premier League

Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League, comfortably defeating Brentford 2-0 at Anfield. The victory extends Liverpool’s impressive record against the Bees at home, marking their sixth consecutive win over Brentford at Anfield without conceding a goal.

First Half: Early Goal Sets the Tone for Liverpool

Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, continued his strong start, becoming the first Liverpool boss since Graeme Souness in 1991 to win his first league match.

His competitive debut at Anfield could hardly have gone better, with the Reds taking the lead just 13 minutes into the game.

Brentford, pushing too many players forward, left themselves exposed at the back, allowing Diogo Jota to break through and set up Luis Díaz, who calmly slotted the ball past Mark Flekken.

Despite not adding to their lead before halftime, Liverpool displayed sharp and fluid interplay, dominating possession and keeping Brentford on the back foot.

The visitors struggled to create chances, with their first real test of Alisson coming two minutes before the break, which the Liverpool goalkeeper dealt with comfortably.

Second Half: Liverpool Double Their Advantage

Liverpool picked up right where they left off in the second half, continuing to apply pressure on Brentford’s defence.

Andrew Robertson came close to doubling the lead, redirecting Jota’s bicycle kick on target, forcing Flekken into a crucial save. Brentford had a brief moment of hope when Nathan Collins forced a reflex save from Alisson, but the momentum quickly shifted back to the hosts.

Liverpool’s relentless pressure paid off in the 60th minute when Mohamed Salah added a second goal. After a well-executed passing move, Salah stayed onside and delicately placed a shot beyond the onrushing Flekken, effectively sealing the victory for the Reds.

Late Chances and a Comfortable Finish

Substitute Cody Gakpo nearly added a third goal in the dying minutes, but his effort was deflected onto the crossbar.

Despite not finding the back of the net again, Liverpool comfortably saw out the match, running down the clock and securing all three points.

This win not only continues Liverpool’s strong start to the season but also highlights their dominance in August, with the Reds having lost just one of their last 24 Premier League fixtures played in this month (W17, D6).

For Brentford, the defeat was a setback after their promising 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the previous week, preventing them from starting a season with back-to-back league wins for the first time since 2006/07.

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