Salah scores as Liverpool clinch sixth straight Premier League win

This Saturday, the Liverpool received the Brentfordin a match valid for the 34th round of the Premier League. In need of results to look for a vacancy in the next Champions League, the Reds won three points, but they had a lot of difficulties. With a goal scored by salahthe club won by the minimum score, 1 to 0.

Needing the result to get closer to the G-4, Liverpool started the match with a different rhythm, accelerating the plays to the maximum. So, already at 13 minutes, the Reds opened the scoring. After a nice move Fabinho, Van Djik adjusted for the arrival of Mohammed Salah, who scored one more and continues as the team’s top scorer in the season.

Despite being behind on the scoreboard, Brentford tried to create offensive plays and endanger the goal defended by Alisson. Until, at 38′, Ivan Toney found a great pass to Mbeumo, which he put in front, made a beautiful individual play and sent it to the bottom of the goal. However, the goal was correctly disallowed for offside. Interval! 1 to 0.

In the second stage, Brentford tried to exploit their offensive plays more, as they needed to seek the result. However, even with the advantage on the scoreboard, Liverpool also took advantage of the spaces given by the opponent and sought to work with quick counterattacks.

Even with both teams willing to attack, the second half didn’t have many clear goal chances, largely due to the good participation of the two defenses in the match. However, Liverpool worked better using their wings, especially with Alexander Arnold. At 39′, Gakpo took the lead and had the chance to increase the score, but he wasted it by finishing outside. End of the game! 1 to 0.