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Isak clinches win for Liverpool over nine-man Brentford

Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford in a Premier League clash marked by drama and defensive errors. Alexander Isak returned from injury to score the decisive goal in the second half, capitalizing on a knockdown from Bradley Barcola to restore parity after Victor Muñoz had equalized.

The game took a dramatic turn in stoppage time of the first half when Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off for a violent headbutt on Jeremy Jacquet, leaving Brentford with nine players for much of the match. Liverpool’s resilience paid off as they overcame early setbacks, including a first-half goal by Keane Lewis-Potter and a penalty miss by Igor Thiago, to claim their first win of the season against the Bees.

The victory also propelled Liverpool into fifth place in the league table, while Brentford suffered their first defeat of the campaign. Isak’s clinical finish further cemented his recent form, with five goals in five games against Brentford—a remarkable streak that mirrors Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in terms of consistency against a single opponent.

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