Liverpool secured a strong 2-0 win against Brentford in Arne Slot's first competitive match at Anfield, with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
This victory keeps Liverpool's perfect record intact after two games, setting them up well for their upcoming match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The first half was evenly contested, with Liverpool aiming to control the game while Brentford sought opportunities to break through. However, Brentford fell behind in the 38th minute.
Ibrahima Konate cleared a Brentford corner, and Diogo Jota quickly passed the ball to Luis Diaz, who finished clinically on the counter-attack to give Liverpool the lead.
Although Brentford posed some threats with counter-attacks and set-pieces, Liverpool's dominance increased after halftime. Their efforts were rewarded in the 72nd minute when Diaz delivered a precise pass to Mohamed Salah, who calmly chipped the ball over goalkeeper Karl Flekken to secure the win.
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