Summary
- Liverpool won 2-1 at Brentford.
- Víctor Muñoz and Alexander Isak scored in the second half.
- Brentford finished with nine players.
Liverpool answer an early deficit
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-1 after Keane Lewis-Potter put the home side ahead in the 44th minute. The match changed moments later when Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off for an attempted headbutt. Liverpool used the numerical advantage to control the second half and create repeated chances around Brentford’s penalty area. [1] [2]
Muñoz and Isak complete the comeback
Víctor Muñoz equalized in the 62nd minute, and Alexander Isak scored the winner eight minutes later. New signing Bradley Barcola was a consistent threat from the left even though he missed two clear chances. Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt received another red card in stoppage time, leaving the hosts with nine players at the finish. [1] [2]
A response after defeat
The victory gave Liverpool an immediate response to its 3-0 loss against Manchester City. The performance was not controlled from the opening whistle, but the visitors showed patience after halftime and used the extra player effectively. Brentford can point to its competitiveness before the dismissals, while the disciplinary failures made protecting the lead far more difficult. [1] [2]
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Reporting sources
- Reuters · Barcola shines as Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1 ↗October 17, 2026
- Sky Sports · Brentford 1-2 Liverpool highlights ↗October 17, 2026
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