Liverpool complete 2-1 comeback after Brentford’s early lead

Liverpool overturned a one-goal deficit to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League at Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford led at half-time, but Liverpool scored twice after the interval to complete the comeback.

Lewis-Potter puts Brentford ahead

The opening goal arrived in the 44th minute, when Keane Lewis-Potter scored for Brentford with an assist from Igor Thiago to make the running score 1-0. That remained the half-time score.

The match also featured a significant disciplinary turn before the break. Brentford’s Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off in the 45th minute, leaving the home side with a numerical disadvantage. Igor Thiago was booked in the 46th minute, while Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola had already received a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Liverpool reverse the score

Víctor Muñoz equalised for Liverpool in the 62nd minute, with Florian Wirtz providing the assist and making the running score 1-1. Alexander Isak then completed the turnaround in the 70th minute, assisted by Bradley Barcola, for a running score of 1-2.

Liverpool controlled more of the overall play, recording 60% possession, 503 total passes and 21 shots compared with Brentford’s 40%, 330 passes and 10 shots. Liverpool also led shots on goal 5-2 and expected goals 1.54-0.9. Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt was sent off in the 90th minute, giving the hosts two red cards in total.

Table position and standout display

After the match, Liverpool were ranked #5 with 12 points from 7 games, two points ahead of Brentford, ranked #6 with 10 points from 7 games. Víctor Muñoz was the standout performer, receiving a 7.9 rating and scoring once in 79 minutes. Before kick-off, Brentford’s form was Win, Draw, Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Loss, while Liverpool’s was Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Win, Loss, Win.