Liverpool produced a commanding display, with their collective performance securing a well-deserved victory. Alisson Becker was solid in goal, contributing significantly to the team’s overall success. Despite not facing a great deal of pressure, the Brazilian goalkeeper’s presence in the box and his quick, precise distribution allowed Liverpool to maintain possession and dictate the tempo of the match. His rating of 7.6 out of 10 reflected his competence, even though he wasn’t forced into any major saves.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was exceptional in his role at right-back, with his attacking runs and ability to create opportunities making a huge difference. His rating of 8.5 highlighted his influential presence on both ends of the pitch. Ibrahima Konaté performed well at center-back, maintaining defensive solidity and making important interceptions. His rating of 7.4 was a reflection of his strong defensive contributions. Virgil van Dijk, as always, was a commanding force in the backline, maintaining control and communication throughout. His 7.5 rating was justified by his leadership and composure under pressure. Kostas Tsimikas, filling in at left-back, was dependable in both defensive and offensive roles, earning a rating of 7.2 for his overall efforts.
In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch demonstrated composure and discipline. His ability to break up play and support his teammates allowed Liverpool to maintain control of the match. He earned a rating of 7.4 for his performance. Alexis Mac Allister’s intelligence and creative passing in the middle of the park contributed to Liverpool’s fluid attacking play. His rating of 7.6 out of 10 reflected his contributions to both the offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Mohamed Salah continued to be a menace on the right wing, where his pace and dribbling kept the Brentford defenders on edge. His rating of 7.8 was a result of his constant threat in transition and ability to stretch the opposition. Dominik Szoboszlai’s creative flair in the attacking midfield position stood out, though he didn’t influence the game as much as others, earning a rating of 7.3. Cody Gakpo worked hard on the left wing, contributing defensively as well as in attack, earning a 7.7 rating. Luis Díaz, despite his effort and movement, couldn’t quite make the same impact as his teammates, with a rating of 7.2.
Darwin Núñez, who came on in the 66th minute for Luis Díaz, was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match. His dynamic play, coupled with his physicality and clinical finishing, injected energy into Liverpool’s attack. Núñez was awarded the highest rating of the match—an 8.6—underlining his match-changing influence. Kostas Tsimikas replaced Andrew Robertson at the same time, but his performance was quieter, reflected in a 6.8 rating. Harvey Elliott, who replaced Szoboszlai in the 80th minute, was energetic and provided fresh legs, earning a rating of 7.0 for his impact. Curtis Jones also came on for Mac Allister in the 80th minute, but his performance didn’t make a major impact, resulting in a 6.7 rating. Federico Chiesa entered the match in the 87th minute for Gakpo but wasn’t on the pitch long enough to make a notable impact, and thus did not receive a rating.
For Brentford, it was a difficult afternoon, as they struggled to break down Liverpool’s defense and couldn’t find any rhythm in their play. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken, though not directly responsible for any of the goals conceded, was largely untested and earned a modest rating of 6.7. Mads Roerslev worked hard on the right side but wasn’t able to provide much going forward, receiving a 6.8 rating. Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg had a tough time dealing with Liverpool’s attacking players, with Collins earning a 6.6 and van den Berg a 6.4 for their performances. Keane Lewis-Potter, on the left side, also struggled to make an impact, earning a 6.6 rating.
In midfield, Bryan Mbeumo was one of the more positive players for Brentford, using his pace and dribbling ability to try to trouble Liverpool’s defense. His rating of 7.2 reflected his solid contributions. Vitaly Janelt was also relatively effective, maintaining his discipline in the middle of the park and earning a 7.5 rating. Christian Norgaard’s performance was lackluster, with his rating of 6.5 indicating his inability to make a significant impact. Yegor Yarmolyuk showed flashes of his skill but wasn’t consistently involved, earning a 7.1 rating. Up front, Yoane Wissa worked tirelessly but struggled to find space, earning a 6.9 rating, while Mikkel Damsgaard’s performance was underwhelming, reflected in his 6.5 rating.
Brentford’s substitutions did little to change the course of the match. Kevin Schade, who came on for Janelt in the 66th minute, was unable to make an impact and received a rating of 6.7. Mathias Jensen replaced Damsgaard in the 80th minute, but his contribution was minimal, earning him a rating of 6.0. Despite their efforts, Brentford was unable to get back into the match, and Liverpool’s performance was well-deserved.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: DARWIN NUNEZ
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | |
| Alisson | 7.6 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 8.5 |
| Ibrahima Konaté | 7.4 |
| Virgil van Dijk | 7.5 |
| Kostas Tsimikas | 7.2 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | 7.4 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 7.6 |
| Mohamed Salah | 7.8 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 7.3 |
| Cody Gakpo | 7.7 |
| Luis Díaz | 7.2 |
| Subs | |
| Darwin Núñez (66′) | 8.6 |
| Kostas Tsimikas (66′) | 6.8 |
| Harvey Elliott (80′) | 7.0 |
| Curtis Jones (80′) | 6.7 |
| Federico Chiesa (87′) | N/A |
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brentford | |
| Mark Flekken | 6.7 |
| Mads Roerslev | 6.8 |
| Nathan Collins | 6.6 |
| Sepp van den Berg | 6.4 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 6.6 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 7.2 |
| Vitaly Janelt | 7.5 |
| Christian Norgaard | 6.5 |
| Yegor Yarmolyuk | 7.1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 6.9 |
| Mikkel Damsgaard | 6.5 |
| Subs | |
| Kevin Schade (66′) | 6.7 |
| Mathias Jensen (80′) | 6.0 |
