Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Brentford FC vs Liverpool FC match report: Brentford beaten at home by Liverpool
Liverpool came from behind to win 2-1 at Brentford, with two second-half goals overturning a half-time deficit.
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Result
Brentford led 1-0 at half-time but Liverpool scored twice after the break to win 2-1. The result is an away win for Liverpool.
Goals
Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead in the 44th minute, assisted by Igor Thiago. Victor Munoz equalised for Liverpool in the 62nd minute, assisted by Florian Wirtz. Alexander Isak scored the winner in the 70th minute, assisted by Bradley Barcola.
Match flow
Liverpool were on top for most of the first half, most of the second half, and most of the match. Brentford held the territory in the opening 30 minutes and again between the 46th and 60th minutes, but Liverpool controlled the dangerous areas in the closing stages.
Key stats
Liverpool had 60% possession to Brentford's 40%. Liverpool also led on shots on target 5 to 2 and corners 10 to 3. Brentford made 3 saves to Liverpool's 1.
Discipline
Both sides received three yellow cards. Brentford had two red cards, while Liverpool had none. The match official was John Brooks.
Streaks
Brentford's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 6 Premier League matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Brentford the favourites, at an implied 41%; Brentford lost the match.
What it means
Brentford are 6th with 10 points and a goal difference of 5. Liverpool are 5th with 12 points and a goal difference of 1.
Verdict
Liverpool controlled the match on the numbers and in dangerous territory, and their second-half goals reflected that control. Brentford's unbeaten run ended despite a first-half lead, and the result lifts Liverpool above them in the table.