It’s been an exciting start to the Premier League season for Liverpool, and their latest victory over Brentford keeps the momentum going. With a 2-0 win at Anfield, Liverpool is off to a fantastic start under Arne Slot, marking his second consecutive win since taking charge. It’s been a while since a Liverpool manager had such a strong start—Graeme Souness was the last one to achieve this back in 1991.
From the kickoff, Liverpool dominated the game. Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, along with his defense, worked hard to limit the damage, but Liverpool’s quality shone through. Luis Díaz scored the opening goal in the 13th minute, showcasing his knack for making an impact early in the season. Mohamed Salah, always reliable, added the second goal in the second half, bringing his Premier League tally to 159 goals.
What’s really exciting is that Arne Slot is now among a select few managers who have won their first two top-flight matches with Liverpool while keeping clean sheets. The last managers to do this were Matt McQueen in 1923 and Graeme Souness in 1991. It’s a significant achievement and speaks volumes about Slot’s impact.
Brentford, on the other hand, is still struggling at Anfield. They’ve now lost all four of their Premier League matches here without scoring a single goal, which is a tough record to hold. Liverpool, on the other hand, is cruising, having won both of their opening games of the season and kept clean sheets in each—a feat they’ve managed in just six of their past Premier League seasons.
It’s also worth noting that Liverpool has now won three consecutive Premier League games without conceding, a streak they haven’t achieved since May 2023. Luis Díaz has been particularly impressive, scoring Liverpool’s first Premier League goal at Anfield for three seasons in a row. He’s made Anfield a fortress, with 76% of his Premier League goals for Liverpool coming at home.
Mohamed Salah’s goal against Brentford made him the outright top scorer against them in the Premier League, with six goals to his name. His involvement in 128 goals in 128 league appearances at Anfield—93 goals and 35 assists—is remarkable.
Brentford’s Nathan Collins had a standout performance by blocking six shots, which is the most by a visiting player at Anfield since records began in 2003-04. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s passing was exceptional, completing 92% of their passes, their highest accuracy in a Premier League game on record.
This win is a clear sign that Liverpool is not only in great form but also showing the kind of dominance that sets the tone for the rest of the season.
