Premier League: Liverpool’s woeful defending and attacking result in a 1-3 defeat in opposition to Brentford

Liverpool’s woeful defending and attacking led to a 1-3 defeat at Brentford in a Premier League match on Monday. The victory marks Brentford’s first win over Liverpool since 1938.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Jan 3, 2023 08:32 IST

Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 1-3 defeat at Brentford. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Liverpool’s woeful defending and attacking led to a 1-3 Premier League defeat at Brentford on Monday, ending the Reds’ four-match profitable streak.

Liverpool suffered their first defeat in 5 league matches and first in opposition to Brentford since 1938, which leaves Jurgen Klopp’s aspect in sixth place within the standings with 28 factors from 17 matches.

Ibrahima Konate knocked the ball into his personal internet within the nineteenth minute earlier than Yoane Wissa doubled Brentford’s lead going into half-time. The frantic opening 45 minutes additionally noticed Brentford’s two targets being disallowed following VAR opinions.

Darwin Nunez tried to tug one again for Liverpool however his aim was dominated offside early within the second half. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tried to maintain Liverpool’s hopes alive when he headed in a fizzing cross from Trent Alexander Arnold however Bryan Mbeumo secured all three factors for Brentford within the 84th minute.

For Brentford, the victory added to their 4-0 win over Manchester United in August and a 2-1 win over Manchester City in November. Brentford have now climbed to seventh within the standings with 26 factors after 18 matches.

Jurgen Klopp made stunning choices at half-time, taking off Virgil van Dijk, Harvey Elliott and Konstantinos Tsimikas. Liverpool did see an improved efficiency within the second half as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lowered the hole.

“We conceded the first goal in a moment when we should already have been 2-0 up, with misses from Darwin and Kostas (Tsimikas) pretty much alone in front of the goal,” mentioned the Liverpool coach.

“But we get away with a goal from an offside position and then they score immediately and we are not there, so that’s a massive point for criticism.”

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Jan 3, 2023