Liverpool made it two Premier League wins from two as Arne Slot loved a superb 2-0 win in his Anfield housewarming.
A advantageous counter-attacking purpose from Luis Diaz and sometimes cool end from Mohamed Salah sunk Brentford as Slot’s aspect once more produced a composed efficiency to construct on final week’s success towards Ipswich. The Dutch supervisor had caught largely with a settled aspect and there have been indicators once more of a crew starting to seek out their groove, the hosts constructing into the sport and producing a string of second-half possibilities that, on one other day, may need led to extra targets.
The guests’ hunt for a purpose at Anfield continues regardless of loads of brilliant intervals within the encounter. However with Ivan Toney once more ignored because the striker negotiates a transfer to Saudi Arabia, Brentford lacked the reduce and thrust required to usually take a look at Alisson. It left Slot in a position to absorb the ambiance because the Kop serenaded the brand new Liverpool boss, content material with one other three factors to maintain tempo with Brighton, Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis after the opening two weekends of the season.
Re-live the entire motion from the Premier League conflict under:
Key Factors
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Liverpool make it two wins from two by beating Brentford in Arne Slot’s first sport at Anfield
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FULL TIME: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
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GOAL! LIVERPOOL 2-0 Brentford (Mohamed Salah, 71 minutes)
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HT: Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
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GOAL! LIVERPOOL 1-0 Brentford (Luis Diaz, 13 minutes)
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KICK OFF!
Liverpool FC 2 – 0 Brentford FC
Arne Slot takes a again seat as Liverpool kick-off new Anfield reign with free-flowing win over Brentford
18:45 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
An undemonstrative man stood along with his palms in his pockets. On occasion, he conveyed directions, however in an unflashy method. There have been no animated gestures, no fist pumps, no sprints alongside the touchline. The fourth official was not harangued, which is presumably how he prefers it. The Arne Slot reign started at Anfield and in that case far he’s outlined by who he’s not, it’s partially as a result of Jurgen Klopp, actually and metaphorically, was such a colossal determine. However the preliminary impression is that there’s life after Klopp.
Arne Slot takes a again seat as Liverpool kick-off new Anfield reign with victory
Arne Slot speaks to Sky Sports activities after a win in his first Premier League sport at Anfield
18:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle
“Our defensive efficiency as we speak was actually good. The one two possibilities we conceded had been out of set items, however we managed their counter-attacks, we managed the build-up.
“Ideally, you’d see the identical within the first half as within the second half, however I believe we positioned ourselves properly. Within the first half, there’s extra vitality within the different crew than within the second half, however for those who carry on insisting in what you do, and the execution turns into higher, then ultimately the gaps open up. Ultimately, you possibly can see Brentford didn’t have the legs to defend us.
“Trent has many, many qualities, and considered one of them is his crosses from the aspect. If we solely play him in midfield, he can solely move the ball – which he can do fairly properly. However I additionally need him in harmful positions across the purpose and in crossing positions. He has a whole lot of freedom to place himself and the remaining react to it.”
FT: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
18:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle
That’s 100 Premier League video games at Anfield for Virgil van Dijk in a Liverpool shirt, and he’s grabbed by Sky Sports activities for a chat.
“All of us defend collectively. The laborious work we put in, I believe you noticed after they had been on the counter-attack how rapidly we obtained behind the ball. It’s begin and one thing to construct on.
“[Arne Slot] has a sure approach of taking part in out from the again. We work loads on so many issues, and also you see a whole lot of patterns with and with out the ball that give a whole lot of confidence and construction to the crew. I wouldn’t say we have now to overlook concerning the Jurgen interval, however that’s the previous – we had an incredible time, and it’s time to concentrate on the brand new boss hopefully being profitable and never evaluating.”
FT: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
18:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle
The depth will ratchet up for Liverpool subsequent week with a visit to Outdated Trafford subsequent on the docket, nevertheless it’s a really stable begin to life below Arne Slot. You’ll assume that encounter with Manchester United will take a look at a unique aspect to Slot’s administration, although.
FT: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
18:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool be part of Arsenal, Manchester Metropolis and Brighton in making it two wins from two, too good, ultimately, for Brentford as Arne Slot’s dwelling debut goes precisely to plan. A superb counter-attacking purpose within the first half set them on their approach and Mohamed Salah made sure of victory with a composed second half end.
Slot, as promised, eschews something performative at full time, merely displaying his appreciation for the followers and shaking a couple of palms. Job executed.
FULL TIME: Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
18:24 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 90 + 4 minutes
18:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A annoyed Bryan Mbeumo fouls Alexis Mac Allister after which kicks the ball away. A gentle solution to get your self booked in stoppage time.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 90 + 3 minutes
18:22 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford are nonetheless battling. Frank Onyeka, Kevin Schade and Fabio Carvalho all strive their luck from an inside left place, although can’t beat the gathered crimson shirts with each Conor Bradley and Harvey Elliott sticking to their job impressively.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 90 + 1 minutes
18:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Wataru Endo will play 4 of them, changing Ryan Gravenberch.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 90 minutes
18:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Into 5 further minutes.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 87 minutes
18:16 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Mikkel Damsgaard appears to spring Bryan Mbeumo with a floated move, however the spin on the ball forces Mbeumo to verify, and Ibrahim Konate is again alongside him by the point the Brentford ahead has totally introduced it below his spell. The guests’ hunt for a primary purpose at Anfield appears prone to proceed.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 84 minutes
18:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle
And Slot is content material sufficient with how the land lies to offer Mohamed Salah ten minutes or so of relaxation. Harvey Elliott takes his place.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 83 minutes
18:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle
The Kop serenade their supervisor for the primary time, taking the tune from Jurgen Klopp’s finish of season welcome as they chant Arne Slot’s title. The gang coordination wants a bit of labor, however the Dutchman appears to be off to begin at Anfield.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 81 minutes
18:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Off the woodwork! It may need been 4 or 5 if not for Nathan Collins on this second half, the centre-back getting his head to a dipping Cody Gakpo strike and sending it on to the highest of the crossbar with Mark Flekken properly crushed.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 79 minutes
18:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Arne Slot has a fast catch-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold, sat trying (for causes that aren’t completely clear) completely livid on the again row of seating on the bench. Maybe the right-back needed to remain on the market, having fun with the liberty that Brentford had afforded him? Conor Bradley is now roaming up and down the best.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 76 minutes
18:06 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Mohamed Salah stands up a cross seemingly for Cody Gakpo, although a hovering Darwin Nunez steals in earlier than his teammate can launch into his leap. Maybe he ought to have left it – it’s too tall even for the springy South American, whose header loops into the lap of Mark Flekken.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford, 73 minutes
18:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Motion on each benches within the wake of the purpose. Brentford throw on Kevin Schade and Frank Onyeka; Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Conor Bradley are Arne Slot’s first alterations.
GOAL! LIVERPOOL 2-0 Brentford (Mohamed Salah, 71 minutes)
17:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool have their second!
It’s tight on offside, however Mohamed Salah has stayed in line and the purpose will depend. It’s a purpose of Brentford’s making, Christian Norgaard taking part in a nothing move to no-one particularly and permitting these in crimson to swarm.
Salah is slotted in and beats an advancing Mark Flekken within the poised method you’d anticipate.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 68 minutes
17:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Bryan Mbeumo goes down after a bump within the again from Andy Robertson, the ahead discovered deftly by Mikkel Damsgaard’s reverse ball. Robertson may need been in hassle if not for the elevating of the offiside flag, Mbeumo half-a-yard off on the time the move was performed.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 66 minutes
17:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle
That double change could give Brentford further efficiency however would possibly it depart them uncovered a contact on the flanks? Nathan Collins is as soon as extra pressured to enter hero mode, donning his cape and bounding between Diogo Jota and the purpose to dam a shot certainly certain for the underside nook.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 65 minutes
17:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Is now the time for contemporary legs for Brentford? Sure, Thomas Frank concludes, throwing on Fabio Carvalho towards his former membership, in addition to Mikkel Damsgaard. Keane Lewis-Potter and Mathias Jensen are changed.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 64 minutes
17:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Cracking save! It’s almost a double for Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah getting past Kristoffer Ajer and pulling again to his teammate. Mark Flekken is at full stretch however manages to tip previous the publish.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 61 minutes
17:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool are starting to maneuver up by the gears. Pristine soccer sees Mohamed Salah zipping between his teammates as he exchanges move with three of them in flip, and solely a diligent Vitaly Janelt prevents him changing Alexis Mac Allister’s move.
Trent Alexander-Arnold then strikes the woodwork straight from the nook. That’s not the primary time he’s tried bending one into Mark Flekken’s uncovered close to publish as we speak.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 59 minutes
17:48 , Harry Latham-Coyle
That one would have executed, although! It’s excellent blocking from Nathan Collins once more, stopping Diogo Jota from turning dwelling Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cushioned cross.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 57 minutes
17:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Collins is then in motion in his personal field, sliding on the penalty spot to dam a Mohamed Salah drive. The Liverpool ahead had been flagged for a foul by considered one of Stuart Attwell’s assisstants seconds earlier, so it wouldn’t have counted.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 55 minutes
17:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle
For now, although, Brentford’s likeliest path to a purpose could be from these set items. Once more they play the nook brief however the eventual ball in is an effective’un, and Nathan Collins forces Alisson right into a save, the goalkeeper flapping two palms in entrance of his face as if leaping at a volleyball web.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 53 minutes
17:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle
There stays good vitality to this sport as we tick in direction of the time the place each managers would possibly begin to think about the choices behind them on the bench. Brentford do have Kevin Schade, good final week, held in reserve in the event that they wish to change issues and go together with a extra attacking system.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 51 minutes
17:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A deflected Mbeumo effort earns Brentford a nook, permitting Ajer and the remainder of the massive males an opportunity to make extra leisurely progress ahead. With the redwoods standing tall in a thicket within the field, it’s a shock that Brentford play the ball brief, and all of the extra so after they produce a meek supply that Liverpool tonk away.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 49 minutes
17:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford now launch from deep, Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo discovering themselves within the unlikely firm of Kristoffer Ajer. The enormous left-back advances like a stilt-walker, although his lengthy strides are in useless with the entrance two electing to disregard his cost by the centre to as a substitute proceed their journey up the best. Ultimately, all of it runs out of steam.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 47 minutes
17:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Stored out! Not, maybe, a conventional save from Mark Flekken, however a mightily vauable one. He takes a header from Andy Robertson proper within the kisser, the Scottish full-back latching on to an overhead kick from Diogo Jota and virtually scoring Liverpool’s second. A poleaxed Flekken is checked over by the medics however okay to proceed, and Brentford clear the nook.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 46 minutes
17:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Nathan Collins takes a painful elbow to the nostril from Diogo Jota, the Portuguese ahead throwing his arm again because the pair jostle for a hoist. Only a free kick, the officers conclude, with VAR Michael Oliver concurring with out want for a verify.
Second half!
17:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle
And we’re going once more at Anfield.
HT: Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
17:31 , Harry Latham-Coyle
It’s greater than seven years since Liverpool final misplaced a Premier League sport at Anfield having scored the opening purpose, and Brentford stay but to register at this floor – Arne Slot’s aspect are agency favourites, even when they haven’t possibly but had the management they might have favored to.
HT: Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
17:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Vigorous sufficient soccer at Anfield, with each side utilizing a slick floor to work their passing patterns. Liverpool have the sport’s solely purpose up to now, placing brilliantly on the counter-attack after a Brentford nook, however the guests have matched them stride for stride in any other case even when neither goalkeeper has but been persistently troubled.
HALF TIME: Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
17:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 45 minutes
17:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Stuart Attwell’s e-book is filling moderately rapidly. Mathias Jensen joins his captain in being proven yellow after leaving one thing on Alexis Mac Allister after the Liverpool midfielder performs a sq. move.
Two minutes extra to be performed earlier than the oranges.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 43 minutes
17:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A stunning diagonal from Mathias Jensen, switching play out to Keane Lewis-Potter. The left midfielder jinks infield and registers Brentford’s first shot on track, although Alisson has it dealt with with relative consolation.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 41 minutes
17:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Deflected behind! Trent Alexander-Arnold is having fun with loads of freedom and will get ahead with good time, slicing inside on to his left peg with Brentford protecting his favoured proper. His shot clips the rear of Nathan Collins’ head and diverts over the crossbar.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 39 minutes
17:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle
To the pocket Stuart Attwell goes once more, the cardboard this time brandished in Christian Norgaard’s course after the Brentford captain sends Luiz Diaz sprawling out of play away from the ball. As clear as they arrive.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 37 minutes
17:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A nasty problem from Ryan Gravenberch on Mathias Jensen, lunging a contact and a bit excessive as he is available in uncontrolled. Only a reserving, although an inch or two increased and the Dutchman’s day could have been dropped at a untimely finish.
Jensen’s shin is fortunately unhurt. After a brief writhe on the plush inexperienced carpet, he’s again on his ft with no need prolonged therapy quickly sufficient.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 36 minutes
17:06 , Harry Latham-Coyle
That will get the house followers going a bit, Mohamed Salah haring after a protracted punt. Bryan Mbeumo has him coated for tempo and energy.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 34 minutes
17:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford are producing some excellent stuff. Keane Lewis-Potter exhibits some beautiful footwork to maintain a transfer going having appeared to have buried himself amongst Liverpool our bodies, and Ibrahima Konate heads Mads Roerslev’s cross behind. The Anfield crowd have fallen silent.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 31 minutes
17:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle
An excellent probability however there’s no actual connection! Bryan Mbeumo’s lifeless ball supply is pinpoint and even a glancing contact from Christian Norgaard would possibly suffice. However the midfielder can’t get a lot in any respect on it, sending it bouncing harmlessly past Alisson’s purpose. The Dane turns rapidly to the linesman to see if a flag will spare him nevertheless it’s not raised – it’s a foul miss, ultimately.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, half-hour
16:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A reserving for Dominik Szoboszlai, freely giving possession after which clipping the heels of Yoane Wissa.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 28 minutes
16:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Alexander-Arnold…excessive. A nice bend however all the time over the crossbar, and maybe on a line extensive of Mark Flekken’s right-hand publish.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 27 minutes
16:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Luis Diaz foxtrots previous a few Brentford gamers earlier than working into Christian Norgaard’s stern shoulder. Free kick to Liverpool very a lot inside vary. Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold draw tons…
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 25 minutes
16:56 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Frank clicks his pen, opening his pocket book and fascinating in some energetic scribbling. The Brentford supervisor applauds at the same time as Yoane Wissa performs a blind ball out of play, pleased with the thought if not the execution.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 23 minutes
16:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool aren’t all in with their urgent, selecting and selecting their moments. Ethan Pinnock ambitiously tries to interrupt the traces however can’t beat a blocking leg of Ryan Gravenberch, although Trent Alexander-Arnold can’t capitalise on possession – the right-back is deemed to have gone down a bit too simply below contact by referee Stuart Attwell.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 20 minutes
16:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Merely divine soccer from Liverpool, Mohamed Salah lifting delightfully to Dominik Szobszlai after which getting it again through Trent Alexander-Arnold’s nifty ft. Salah’s effort on purpose isn’t his greatest however the hosts are beginning to strum.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, 18 minutes
16:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle
It hadn’t been a foul begin in any respect from the guests, both, and they’re retaining their fluency in possession. However a turnover once more sees them in need of our bodies on the again, and Mark Flekken is pressured into a pointy cease at his close to publish after Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson mix.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford, quarter-hour
16:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Frank might be livid with the concession of that purpose. He’ll rightly really feel his aspect have probability at threatening at corners, however there have been nice expanses left open as soon as Janelt had dedicated himself within the ‘D’ on the sting of the Liverpool field.
GOAL! LIVERPOOL 1-0 Brentford (Luis Diaz, 13 minutes)
16:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle
And Liverpool present Brentford how it’s executed!
A dynamite counter-attack because the hosts go from coast to coast in a matter of moments! Brentford load up the field hoping to revenue from a nook, however are left uncovered on the again as Mohamed Salah wins a 50/50 towards Vitaly Janelt. Off the remainder of the ahead cohort go, Diogo Jota choosing the right move, Luis Diaz the best run, and the previous’s move sends the latter by on purpose.
There’s a bit to do nonetheless, however the Colombian finishes with aplomb.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 11 minutes
16:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Up the large males lumber to contest the supply, however they’re quickly making their approach again into the Liverpool half moderately extra rapidly, Yoane Wissa setting off having received the race to a bouncing ball 30 yards from his personal purpose. Dominik Szboszlai exhibits a powerful flip of velocity to shut down Wissa’s choices and stop the state of affairs deteriorating for the hosts.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 9 minutes
16:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool’s brightest early interval of possession ends with a uncommon free contact from Mohamed Salah, however the Egyptian atones, placing the laborious yards in to pinch the ball again. Liverpool quickly earn a nook.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 6 minutes
16:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford press excessive and pressure Ibrahima Konate in addition lengthy from by his nook flag, passing choices having been reduce off by pink shirts.
A primary ramble in earnest from Yoane Wissa, discovering a footpath alongside the left touchline and following it to full extent. His cross is ten yards in entrance of Bryan Mbeumo, although, and no-one else has but navigated their solution to be part of the Brentford entrance two within the field.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 4 minutes
16:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle
It’s Mathias Jensen out on the best of the Brentford midfield, Thomas Frank maybe recognising the risk that Liverpool’s full-backs pose and thus making an attempt to place our bodies in entrance of them. Liverpool will really feel comfy that their midfield can management the stream, although it’s a comparatively scrappy begin as each groups hurry and hustle the boys in possession.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 2 minutes
16:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool once more have Ryan Gravenberch sitting, the Dutchman patrolling the centre circle successfully to first win it after which give it. Ethan Pinnock offers properly with a pursuing Diogo Jota after a ball is threaded up past the centre half, the Brentford defender utilizing his bulk cleverly to squeeze Jota out.
Liverpool 0-0 Brentford, 1 minute
16:32 , Harry Latham-Coyle
It appears, initially, like a again 4 for Brentford, with Lewis Keane-Potter up on the left of a midfield 4. Yoanne Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo type a entrance two.
KICK OFF!
16:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle
And we’re underway at Anfield!
Liverpool vs Brentford
16:29 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Gerry and the Pacemakers ship us in direction of kick off, the Anfield crowd giving it their all, as per.
Liverpool vs Brentford
16:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford are of their moderately funky change strup as we speak, a gentle pink with purple accenting. Arne Slot follows the final of the visiting substitutes out, welcomed by an ovation and some customised banners. He shares a chuckle with one set of followers simply behind the dugout as he spies his face emblazoned on a flag of some form.
Liverpool vs Brentford
16:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Proper, it’s time for motion at Anfield. A nice housewarming for Arne Slot, or will Brentford have the ability to poop the get together?
Liverpool vs Brentford
16:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Frank performs coy over Brentford’s system when requested by Sky Sports activities forward of kick off, although a wry smile on the query would counsel that Keane Lewis-Potter could be at wing-back.
Of his absent striker Ivan Toney, Frank says: “The standing is similar as final week. Issues are happening with Ivan and switch negotiations, so the choice is similar as final week. To be trustworthy, I’d moderately concentrate on the sport and the gamers taking part in.”
Liverpool vs Brentford
16:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle
How a knowledge ‘nerd’ helped Liverpool win the Premier League
16:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle
So a primary dwelling sport in cost for Arne Slot as we speak, however how did Jurgen Klopp rework the membership into Premier League winners? Liverpool’s former head of knowledge, Ian Graham, has written a e-book about his time at Anfield, with loads of fascinating titbits:
How a knowledge ‘nerd’ helped Liverpool win the Premier League
Liverpool vs Brentford
15:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford having scored at Anfield on their final 5 visits to Merseyside. You do assume there could also be alternatives to get at this Liverpool aspect as we speak, although, with the hosts very a lot nonetheless adjusting to life below Arne Slot. Ipswich had a handful of early possibilities final week and each Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa appeared buzzy and brilliant towards Crystal Palace.
Liverpool vs Brentford
15:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle
We’ll see precisely how Brentford line up at kick off, however Thomas Frank used a five-at-the-back formation at Anfield final November, and has the flexibility inside his aspect as we speak to shift into that form if required. Which may imply Keane Lewis-Potter at wing-back moderately than up within the entrance three.
Liverpool vs Brentford
15:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Curtis Jones would possibly hope to contend for a tempo in that Liverpool midfield in some unspecified time in the future this season, however is absent as we speak with what the membership describe as a “minor problem”.
Liverpool vs Brentford
15:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle
An unchanged Liverpool midfield ought to see Ryan Gravenberch as soon as extra function from barely deeper. The Dutchman confirmed encouraging indicators in that place every week in the past and might be a key determine to Liverpool’s evolution, as Karl Matchett defined:
Sudden reinvention places Ryan Gravenberch on the centre of Liverpool’s evolution
Liverpool vs Brentford
15:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle
There may be, as anticipated, no Ivan Toney within the Brentford squad as negotiations proceed over a attainable transfer away from the membership.
Workforce information – Brentford
15:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle
And there’s a single change from Thomas Frank, too – the Brentford boss throws Keane Lewis-Potter into his beginning line-up. New recruit Sepp van den Berg, signed from Liverpool this week, makes the bench.
Brentford XI: Flekken; Roeslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Lewis-Potter.
Workforce information – Liverpool
15:16 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A single change for Liverpool as Ibrahima Konate is available in to the central defensive two after his half-time introduction final weekend.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jota, Diaz.
The Reds to tackle Brentford ✊🔴
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024
Workforce information on the best way…
15:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Will it’s two settled sides after opening weekend wins, or will both supervisor throw a variety curveball? The crew information from Anfield is imminent…
Brentford agency on Ivan Toney switch charge – regardless of no takers in Premier League
15:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Miguel Delaney,The Unbiased’s chief soccer author, reported earlier this week that Brentford are holding agency on a excessive worth for his or her striker, limiting the checklist of potential locations.
Brentford agency on Toney switch charge – regardless of no takers in Premier League
Ivan Toney’s future ‘up within the air’
14:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Ivan Toney’s future at Brentford stays “up within the air”, in keeping with supervisor Thomas Frank.
The England striker was omitted from the squad for final weekend’s Premier League opener towards Crystal Palace due to switch curiosity and has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Ahli.
Frank declined to offer an replace on negotiations with one week left within the switch window and insists Toney might be concerned as we speak.
When requested on Friday if the 28-year-old might be in motion at Anfield, Frank replied: “Who is aware of? Let’s see on Sunday what’s going to occur.
“Ivan educated the entire week. Educated with good angle in each facet. He might be concerned, he couldn’t be concerned.
“He might be right here after the thirtieth and he couldn’t be right here. Principally every little thing is up within the air.
“I’ve stated the entire time that if he’s right here I’m very glad, if he’s not right here then I’m glad on his behalf.”
Thomas Frank hopeful Brentford can shock ‘scary’ Liverpool
14:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Frank says Liverpool are a “scary” prospect at Anfield as Brentford look to stage an upset in Sunday’s Premier League conflict.
New Reds boss Arne Slot oversees his first dwelling sport and Frank is impressed with the beginning he has made since changing Jurgen Klopp, though he notes that the Dutchman launched his reign from a place of power.
“We’re taking part in a unbelievable crew who’ve supervisor. I adopted his work at Feyenoord and have seen his pre-season video games and naturally the Ipswich sport. It appears good,” Brentford boss Frank stated.
“He’s tried so as to add layers to the unbelievable job Klopp did. He’s inherited a unbelievable crew that went toe to toe with Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis final season. It’s that crew that roughly began towards Ipswich and it’s a unbelievable crew.
“We’ve executed some stats that present that at dwelling they’re so scary. I anticipated them to be an unbelievably troublesome job.
“They’re large favourites however on the flip aspect we imagine in ourselves and we all know we have now the capability to go anyplace to attempt to win it.
“We’re excited. We obtained an excellent consequence towards Crystal Palace final weekend. There have been some very constructive indicators throughout that efficiency, however there are additionally some areas we wish to enhance on.”
Alisson reveals Liverpool contract plans amid Giorgi Mamardashvili switch hyperlinks
14:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker needs to delay his Anfield profession after rejecting the chance to maneuver to Saudi Arabia.
The 31-year-old Brazil goalkeeper has revamped 260 appearances for Liverpool since becoming a member of from Roma in the summertime of 2018.
A cornerstone of the success Liverpool loved below earlier supervisor Jurgen Klopp, Alisson now plans to be a part of the brand new Arne Slot period at Anfield.
Alisson reveals Liverpool contract plans amid Mamardashvili switch hyperlinks
Liverpool vs Brentford prediction: Mo Salah to attain two or extra and Bryan Mbeumo proceed excellent type
14:25 , Becky Ashton
Brentford journey up with just one Premier League win over Liverpool, which got here in January 2023 when targets from Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo added to an personal purpose from Ibrahima Konate to safe a 3-1 consequence on the Gtech Group Stadium.
They’ve to return to November 1937 for a win at Anfield, and it’s in reality their solely win on Merseyside in 12 makes an attempt.
Liverpool vs Brentford prediction: Salah to attain two or extra
‘Soccer not fist pumps’: Arne Slot believes his fashion of play will win over Liverpool followers
14:15 , Richard Jolly
Arne Slot was employed by Liverpool as a form of continuity candidate, able to managing Jurgen Klopp’s squad, believing in the same fashion of play. But ought to Anfield witness a house win over Brentford on Sunday, there might be a really completely different sight after the ultimate whistle. The celebrations might be extra subdued. Or his might be, anyway.
Arne Slot believes his fashion of play will win over Liverpool followers
Liverpool vs Brentford
13:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle
An excellent afternoon, and welcome alongside to The Unbiased’s reside protection of the ultimate sport of the Premier League weekend. It’s the dawning of a brand new period at Anfield as Arne Slot makes his dwelling bow, the Dutch supervisor already up and working with a win after a powerful efficiency at Ipswich final week.
Brentford are the guests as we speak looking for to construct on the three factors they secured towards Crystal Palace every week in the past. Kick off is at 4.30pm BST.
