Brentford 3-3 Liverpool: Reds player ratings from a riveting six-goal thriller | Premier League 2021-22

Brentford and Liverpool played out a riveting 3-3 draw on Saturday

Liverpool and Brentford delighted Premier League fans with an exhilarating goal-fest on Saturday, playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Brentford Community Stadium.

A six goal thriller in London sees Liverpool remain top of the #PL and Brentford in ninth

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The game began at a breakneck pace and stayed that way throughout. Goalline clearances at both ends in the first 10 minutes indicated that it would not stay goalless for long. This proved to be the case in the 27th minute when Brentford took the lead through Ethan Pinnock. Their advantage lasted barely four minutes, however, as Diogo Jota promptly equalized for the visitors with a header from Henderson's cross.

The second half proved to be equally entertaining, with goals flowing freely at either end. Liverpool struck the first blow in the 54th minute through Mohamed Salah, only for Vitaly Janelt to hit back nine minutes later. Curtis Jones then restored Liverpool’s lead in the 67th minute, but Yoane Wissa pulled it back once again in the 82nd minute.

In the end, a share of the points was a fair result, with both teams giving an excellent account of themselves.

Brentford 3-3 Liverpool FT:

xG: 2.87-2.37
Shots: 12-16
Shots on target: 4-6
Big Chances: 3-4
Touches in opp. box: 21-33
Possession: 33%-67%
Pass accuracy: 66%-83%

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On that note, here are the Liverpool player ratings from the game.

Alisson: 5/10

It was a confusing outing for the Liverpool keeper, who could do nothing to stop Brentford’s goals but did not have much to do otherwise.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 4/10

Got forward well on occasion but Brentford focusing their attacks largely down his flank significantly limited his overall influence on the game.

Joel Matip: 5/10

Affected a tremendous goalline clearance early on, which was the highlight of his otherwise solid and unspectacular display.

Virgil van Dijk: 5/10

Handled the formidable threat of Brentford’s relentless attackers with customary ease and calmness, looking largely unhurried throughout.

Andy Robertson: 6/10

Took advantage of the time and space regularly afforded to him down the left flank as he attacked with great intent and gusto.

Only three defenders have provided 40+ assists in Premier League history:

53 - Leighton Baines
44 - Graeme Le Saux
40 - Andy Robertson

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Curtis Jones: 7/10

Jones bagged Liverpool's third goal before being substituted a minute later

Jones’ energetic and encouraging performance was capped off by a fine long-range goal before being taken off midway through the second half.

Fabinho: 6/10

Turned in yet another classy and effective display, matching his midfield partner Henderson by claiming a delicate assist to boot.

Jordan Henderson: 6/10

Henderson’s inexhaustible desire and tireless running seemed to drive his side forward throughout the game.

The Liverpool skipper played his part in the result, setting up Jota for the opener with a pin-point cross.

Mohamed Salah: 6/10

Salah netted his 100th league goal for Liverpool

Scored his now-customary goal in the second half but failed to make too much of an impact on proceedings otherwise. He scored his 100th goal for the Reds. He is also the fastest to reach that landmark since ex-Red Roger Hunt.

The fastest to score 💯 #PL goals for @LFC

Mohamed Salah is 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 ⭐️

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Diogo Jota: 6/10

Scored Liverpool’s opener and should have really bagged a hat-trick but passed up several quite presentable opportunities that came his way.

Sadio Mane: 4/10

Struggled to get involved in his side’s attacking play and was a passenger for most of the game.

Substitutes:

Roberto Firmino: 5/10

Replaced Jones for the final 20 minutes and settled straight into the rhythm of the game but failed to make his mark.