Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford after Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half header gave the hosts the lead. Brentford’s Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off just before half-time, changing the game.
Victor Munoz equalised after the break before Alexander Isak scored the winner in the 70th minute, netting his fifth goal of the season. Bradley Barcola also played a key role in the winning goal.
Brentford finished with nine men after Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in stoppage time, handing Liverpool a crucial victory.
Liverpool overturns Brentford deficit to climb to fifth place in the Premier League.
A photo shows Swedish striker Alexander Isak celebrating Liverpool’s winning goal against Brentford, a beautiful goal showcasing impressive technical skill (Reuters).
Meanwhile, Liverpool overturned a deficit against hosts Brentford to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday in the same round of matches, in a game marked by dramatic twists and turns and two red cards for the home side.
At the G-Tech Community Stadium, Brentford surprised their visitors by taking the lead through Ken Lewis Potter in the 44th minute. However, the home side’s joy was short-lived, as Ukrainian Yehor Yarmolyuk received a red card before halftime for an altercation with a Liverpool player.
The away team capitalized on their numerical advantage in the second half, intensifying their attacking pressure in search of an equalizer. Spaniard Victor Muñoz finally found the net in the 62nd minute. Just eight minutes later, Swedish striker Alexander Isak completed Liverpool’s comeback, scoring the winning goal in the 70th minute to secure three valuable points for his team.
Brentford’s woes deepened in stoppage time when Vitaliy Janilt was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, leaving the home side to finish the match with nine men. Liverpool also suffered two physical setbacks, with Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai and Dutchman Jeremy Frimpong both forced off with injuries. This victory allowed Liverpool to regain their footing and continue their winning streak after the return of their injured players. Liverpool climbed to fifth place in the standings, while Brentford suffered their first league defeat of the season, having gone unbeaten in their first six matches.