Liverpool battled back from a goal down to secure a vital 2-1 Premier League victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, with second-half goals from Victor Muñoz and Alexander Isak completing the turnaround.
Andoni Iraola’s side endured a frustrating opening period, struggling to find attacking fluency as Brentford took the lead through Keane Lewis-Potter’s powerful header in the 44th minute.
However, the contest shifted dramatically when Yehor Yarmoliuk was dismissed in first-half stoppage time following a VAR review for a headbutt on Jeremy Jacquet.
Liverpool eventually capitalised on their numerical advantage in the 62nd minute, with Florian Wirtz releasing Muñoz, who cut inside and finished superbly past Caoimhin Kelleher.
Eight minutes later, Isak marked his return from injury with a clinical winner, converting after Bradley Barcola headed Alexis Mac Allister’s delivery into his path.
Brentford continued to threaten despite their disadvantage, before Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in stoppage time.
The victory lifted Liverpool into fifth place and ended Brentford’s unbeaten league start. However, injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong added to Iraola’s concerns.
Three valuable points for Liverpool, although questions remain about their overall performance and defensive vulnerability.
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