Liverpool continued their perfect start to the Premier League season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Brentford at Anfield on Sunday, marking a successful home debut for new manager Arne Slot. The win keeps Liverpool joint top of the league with Manchester City, Brighton, and Arsenal, all on six points from two games.Slot received an emotional welcome from the Anfield faithful, with the crowd singing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ in his honor. This warm reception set the tone for a memorable day, as Slot became the first manager since Graeme Souness in 1991 to win his first two league games in charge of Liverpool.Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a quick counter-attack. The goal was particularly special for Diaz, as it came on his 100th appearance for the club. Mohamed Salah sealed the victory in the 70th minute, assisted by Diaz. Salah’s goal was his sixth against Brentford in the Premier League, making him the top scorer against the Bees in the competition.Slot’s tactics have been well-received, with the team achieving a record 92% passing accuracy, their best in a Premier League game since the 2003-04 season. The Dutch manager praised his team’s energy and performance, saying, ‘In the first half there is more energy in the other team, then in the second half it eventually leads to gaps that open up’.Liverpool owner John W Henry watched on as the Reds dominated the match. The victory sets up an intriguing clash next Sunday as Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. As the post-Klopp era begins in earnest, early signs suggest that Arne Slot’s Liverpool are ready to continue challenging at the top of the Premier League.
Key points
- Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season.
- Arne Slot received an emotional welcome at Anfield and became the first manager since Graeme Souness in 1991 to win his first two league games in charge of Liverpool.
- Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scored the goals, with Liverpool achieving a record 92% passing accuracy.
Contradictions👾There is a minor discrepancy in the reported time of Salah’s goal, with some sources stating it was in the 70th minute, while others report it as the 71st minute.
