Before the match, Liverpool was favored over Brentford due to their stronger squad and impressive recent history, with a record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 10 encounters.

Under coach Arne Slot, Liverpool quickly took control of the game. The first goal came in the 13th minute following a corner kick from Brentford. Liverpool launched a swift counterattack, with Diogo Jota advancing the ball and passing to the Colombian striker, who scored with a left-footed shot into the near corner, beating goalkeeper Mark Flekken.

After the opening goal, Liverpool, led by Mohamed Salah, maintained pressure on Brentford. Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s offensive play. His goal came when Liverpool regained possession in midfield; Luis Díaz then delivered a pass down the right side of the penalty area, allowing Salah to curl a left-footed shot into the far corner. This was Salah’s second consecutive Premier League goal of the season.

While Salah continued to demonstrate his scoring prowess, Díaz was the standout performer of the match, scoring once and providing an assist. He also created four chances and made three successful tackles, earning a Whoscored rating of 9, the highest of the game. This marked Díaz’s first goal at Anfield in three consecutive seasons.

With this victory, Liverpool joins Arsenal as one of the two teams to maintain a perfect record in the Premier League, having won both their opening matches 2-0. Luis Díaz opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 13th minute, and Mohamed Salah sealed the win in the second half. Liverpool, along with Manchester City, Brighton, and Arsenal, is one of four teams to secure all 6 points from the first two rounds.

Slot’s first game at Anfield ended on a high note, and he received a warm reception from the crowd, who cheered and sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during his introduction. Initially, some fans were skeptical about Slot’s appointment to replace Jürgen Klopp. However, after these initial successes, Slot has begun to earn the fans’ trust. His support is likely to grow if Liverpool continues to perform well, with the next challenge being a match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 1.