Liverpool vs Brentford Prediction: It’s Slot Era
Arne Slot has taken to the Premier League like a fish to water. He became the first Liverpool manager this century to win his opening premier league match. He faces Thomas Frank next, a test that is sure to push him all the way.
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Liverpool vs Brentford Betting Tips
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Liverpool has sold Bobby Clark and Sepp van der Berg for a combined 30 Million Euros in last week. This has brought a lot more curiosity into the picture for Liverpool as fans, and analysts begin to wonder who will be the first player signed by Arne Slot, especially after Zubimendi chose to stay in Spain with Real Sociedad. Rumours however, point to Marc Guehi, Anthony Gordon and Jarrad Brantwaite as the number one contenders to wear a Liverpool shirt this season.
Arne Slot will be without the services of Jarell Quansah who he has ruled out of the match day squad. Jota is expected to start ahead of Darwin Nunez for a second week running.
Brentford have spent big this transfer window, signing two Liverpool players in Sepp van der Berg and Fabio Carvalho. Two players who featured heavily for Slot during the preseason. The pair of them account for 40 Million of Brentford's total spend in the transfer window. Centre Back Igor Thiago who was brought in from Club Brugge is expected to feature later on in the season.
Thomas Frank has a few names unavailable for selection. Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Joshua Dasilva, and Igor Thiago.
Liverpool's Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jota.
Brentford's Predicted Line-up (4-3-3): Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen, Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
Liverpool are team with a lot more to be excited about. They are playing Slot ball and looking very dangerous every time they are on the ball. Match day one gave us a taste of what Liverpool are going to be like this season, and it is scary. Ryan Gravenberch bossed the midfield with Alixis Mac Allister playing alongside him. There is not much you can say about Alexis except that he is one of the best midfielders in the world. A head of them Salah and Jota were both on the score sheet with Luis Diaz missing out by an inch. Szoboszlai was deployed as a 10 and we saw him shine in that position.
Slot is turning this team back into title contenders. He will boosted by Liverpool's record against Brentford, they have met 10 times in the past and Liverpool has a 80% win ratio against Brentford. They have registered 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The head to head statistics lean in Liverpool's favour who have won three matches in a row against this opponent. Brentford have failed to keep a clean sheet against Liverpool in their last six meetings with the reds. To make matters worse, Liverpool have no losses in their last 10 matches. They are in a good place and in good form.
Anytime Goal scorer - Mohamed Salah 77/100
Thomas Frank will be thinking, he has to limit the damage Liverpool can do to them. The last time they met at Anfield, Liverpool walked away with a 3-0 victory. Mo Salah walked away with a brace while Diogo Jota made it 3 in the 74th minute. The three time golden boot winner, has 158 goals in 264 appearances in the Premier League. He has already opened his goal scoring account for this season and has an assist to his name. It may be early in the season, however, these are signs of a in form Salah, a 8 season wonder.
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