Liverpool vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Mohamed Salah strikes to seal victory
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford: Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured victory in Arne Slot’s first game at Anfield
Liverpool made it two Premier League wins from two as Arne Slot enjoyed an excellent 2-0 win in his Anfield housewarming.
A fine counter-attacking goal from Luis Diaz and typically cool finish from Mohamed Salah sunk Brentford as Slot’s side again produced a composed performance to build on last week’s success against Ipswich. The Dutch manager had stuck largely with a settled side and there were signs again of a team beginning to find their groove, the hosts building into the game and producing a string of second-half chances that, on another day, might have led to more goals.
The visitors’ hunt for a goal at Anfield continues despite plenty of bright periods in the encounter. But with Ivan Toney again left out as the striker negotiates a move to Saudi Arabia, Brentford lacked the cut and thrust required to regularly test Alisson. It left Slot able to soak up the atmosphere as the Kop serenaded the new Liverpool boss, content with another three points to keep pace with Brighton, Arsenal and Manchester City after the opening two weekends of the season.
Re-live all of the action from the Premier League clash below:
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 36 minutes
That gets the home fans going a bit, Mohamed Salah haring after a long punt. Bryan Mbeumo has him covered for pace and power.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 34 minutes
Brentford are producing some very good stuff. Keane Lewis-Potter shows some lovely footwork to keep a move going having appeared to have buried himself amongst Liverpool bodies, and Ibrahima Konate heads Mads Roerslev’s cross behind. The Anfield crowd have fallen silent.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 31 minutes
A glorious chance but there’s no real connection! Bryan Mbeumo’s dead ball delivery is pinpoint and even a glancing touch from Christian Norgaard might suffice. But the midfielder can’t get much at all on it, sending it bouncing harmlessly beyond Alisson’s goal. The Dane turns quickly to the linesman to see if a flag will spare him but it’s not raised - it’s a bad miss, in the end.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 30 minutes
A booking for Dominik Szoboszlai, giving away possession and then clipping the heels of Yoane Wissa.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 28 minutes
Alexander-Arnold...over the top. A pleasant bend but always over the crossbar, and perhaps on a line wide of Mark Flekken’s right-hand post.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 27 minutes
Luis Diaz foxtrots past a couple of Brentford players before running into Christian Norgaard’s stern shoulder. Free kick to Liverpool very much within range. Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold draw lots...
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 25 minutes
Thomas Frank clicks his pen, opening his notebook and engaging in some energetic scribbling. The Brentford manager applauds even as Yoane Wissa plays a blind ball out of play, happy with the idea if not the execution.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 23 minutes
Liverpool aren’t all in with their pressing, picking and choosing their moments. Ethan Pinnock ambitiously tries to break the lines but can’t beat a blocking leg of Ryan Gravenberch, though Trent Alexander-Arnold can’t capitalise on possession - the right-back is deemed to have gone down a little too easily under contact by referee Stuart Attwell.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 20 minutes
Simply divine football from Liverpool, Mohamed Salah lifting delightfully to Dominik Szobszlai and then getting it back via Trent Alexander-Arnold’s nifty feet. Salah’s effort on goal isn’t his best but the hosts are starting to strum.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 18 minutes
It hadn’t been a bad start at all from the visitors, either, and they are retaining their fluency in possession. But a turnover again sees them short of bodies at the back, and Mark Flekken is forced into a sharp stop at his near post after Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson combine.
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