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Match Report: Brentford 1:4 Liverpool - Liverpool Thrash The Bees To Go Five Points Clear

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Liverpool have gone five points clear at the top of the table after defeating 4-1 at the Community Gtech Stadium. 2nd place city are 2 matches behind.

First Half

Brentford made the bright start to the game with Ivan Toney going close twice in the opening 15 minutes of the game.

Liverpool have made an effort to start games slow which has been an ongoing theme throughout the season and it was only in the 34th minute when Liverpool broke the deadlock thanks to a well-taken finish by who was led through on goal thanks to a header.

The Reds suffered two first-half injuries to Jota and in worrying scenes just a week before their Final against on February 28.

Second Half

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: of Liverpool celebrates with teammate after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Despite the first-half injuries, Liverpool were well stocked with and as the former made an instant impact as Salah's impressive pass found Alexis Mac Allister who took one touch in the box before finishing past Mats Flekken to double Liverpool's lead.

Less than 15 minutes later, Salah got on the scoresheet himself thanks to a header from to score his first goal on his first game back from injury and duties.

Liverpool continued their impressive performance in the second half but were pegged back by Ivan Toney's goal that gave Brentford a glimmer of hope. That was quickly wiped by Cody Gakpo's 85th-minute strike that put Liverpool 4-1 up.

LFC Globe Verdict

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Brentford have proved to be a tricky opponent for Liverpool in the past but the Reds put in a strong performance away from to thrash their opponents.

Despite first-half injuries to Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones, Liverpool remained dominant and got stronger as the game had gone thanks to their various substitutes.

Man Of The Match And What's Next?

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

While it was looking like Diogo Jota would claim the man of the match, he was forced off with a knee injury in the first half when Mohamed Salah replaced him.

The Egyptian King was impressive in his return to the first team as he assisted Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool's second goal before scoring himself to net his 15th Premier League goal of the season.

With their EFL Cup final against Chelsea next week, Liverpool take on on Wednesday, February 25, at 20:00 PM (UK time).