Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with a composed and efficient performance against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Under Jurgen Klopp’s guidance, Liverpool seized control of the game from the outset, dominating possession and supplying passes to their inform forwards, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool faced challenges breaking down Brentford’s resilient defense but eventually found success through a well-executed counter-attack. Diogo Jota headed the ball to Darwin Nunez, who brilliantly chipped it in for the opening goal.
Unfortunately, Jota suffered a heavy tackle, forcing him to be substituted and contributing to Liverpool’s ongoing injury concerns. However, the replacement was none other than Liverpool’s returning hero, Mohamed Salah. Salah played a crucial role, assisting Alexis Mac Allister for the second goal and scoring the third with a strong solo effort.
Although Ivan Toney managed to score a consolation goal for Brentford, Cody Gakpo sealed the victory with Liverpool’s fourth goal five minutes from the end. As Arsenal and Manchester City still have matches to play, Liverpool has set a high standard for the weekend.
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10 | PL | Wolves vs Brentford | 0-2 (W) |
| February 05 | PL | Brentford vs Manchester City | 1-3 (L) |
| January 31 | PL | Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford | 3-2 (L) |
| January 20 | PL | Brentford vs Nottingham Forest | 3-2 (W) |
| January 16 | FAC | Wolves vs Brentford | 3-2 (L) |
| February 10 | PL | Liverpool vs Burnley | 3-1 (W) |
| February 04 | PL | Arsenal vs Liverpool | 3-1 (L) |
| January 31 | PL | Liverpool vs Chelsea | 4-1 (W) |
| January 28 | FAC | Liverpool vs Norwich City | 5-2 (W) |
| January 24 | CC | Fulham vs Liverpool | 1-1 (D) |