By Abubakar Ojima-ojo
Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 in an entertaining Premier League encounter, with Alexander Isak scoring the decisive goal in the 70th minute.
Brentford took the lead just before half-time when Igor Thiago found the net in the 45th minute.
Liverpool struggled to break down their hosts in the first half and went into the break trailing by a goal.
However, the visitors returned with greater urgency after the restart and drew level in the 62nd minute through Victor Muñoz, who finished off a move created by Florian Wirtz.
The equaliser lifted Liverpool, who continued to press for a winner.
Their persistence paid off eight minutes later when Isak struck in the 70th minute to complete the comeback.
Bradley Barcola provided the assist as Liverpool turned the game around to take the lead for the first time.
Brentford pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but could not find a way past Liverpool’s defence.
Vitaly Janelt was booked during stoppage time as tensions rose in the closing moments.
Liverpool held on until the final whistle to secure a 2-1 victory and claim all three points after recovering from a half-time deficit.
