Brentford v Liverpool
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
The full-time whistle arrives as a frenetic West London spectacle ends with Brentford's first defeat in the Premier League this season. Losing 2-1 to Liverpool, the determined nine-men of Brentford can end the day with their heads held high, yet will be critical of emotional mismanagement against their clinical visitors. The Bees stung the Reds with Lewis-Potter's powerful header in the 45th minute, yet ultimately suffered during an extensive stoppage-time saga that saw Yarmoliuk dismissed for a "head-butted action" on Jacquet at a corner. After the break, the Merseyside men rallied against their depleted foe. First, Munoz latched onto a Wirtz through ball and cut in to finish cutely in the 62nd minute. Not long after, Isak continued his unrelenting record against the Gtech residents, with a fine low shot back across from the left, marking his fifth goal in five games against them. Janelt was the sending-off for the hosts, as they threw everything at Iraola's savvy side late on to no avail. The Spaniard now sees his team move up to fifth after this 1.51 xG-topping performance, giving him his first win over Brentford at the seventh time of asking and with his second club. For Andrews' group, they slip down to sixth, while both discipline and squandered opportunities will undoubtedly be analysed after this 0.85 xG outing. Thanks for joining us today. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 1-2 LIVERPOOL
Ajer and Kayode usher Barcola out of trouble, but the flagging few have little options as they clear their lines.
Liverpool are UNABLE to kill this one off as Barcola and Koumas botch a two-v-one against former Red, Kelleher.
Kayode loses his footing on the edge of the Liverpool area, and the away side can push forward. The move culminates with Koumas firing on target, with Kelleher saving. Now, Andrews roars his side forward yet again!
Mac Allister lashes a wild free-kick off target. Can the nine of Brentford get anything out of this in the minutes that remain? They're still in it, despite being two men down.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.85
Expected Goals
1.51
40%
Possession
60%
2 (20%)
Shots on Goal
5 (24%)
1
Big Chances Created
0
3
Corners Won
9
244 (74%)
Accurate Passes
413 (83%)
49
Duels Won
56
3
Saves
1
7
Fouls Committed
13





