Live Commentary - Liverpool vs Brentford

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Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool completed 92 per cent of their passes in this game against Brentford, their highest passing accuracy in a Premier League game on record (since 2003-04).

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports News reporter Peter Stevenson at Anfield:

"A satisfactory start to the Slot era. Warm applause and a wave for the Kop at the final whistle.

"Two lovely goals and, at times, some breathtaking football. But he'll want his defence to tighten up in the coming weeks, starting with next week's visit to Old Trafford.

"The double Dutch derby should be quite an occasion."

Redknapp: Patience will be needed for Slot

Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp at Anfield:

"Slot will be delighted with their start. It was of paramount importance to get six points from the first two games, and he's done that.

"But you have to be patient. Even when the great Jurgen Klopp came here, not everything was perfect.

"It took time for the fans to understand what he wanted and to buy into his style. It's going to take the same for Slot."

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

No roars. No fist-pumps. Slot is his own man. Understated and business-like. And he's got a very good football team to work with.

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

"There would've been a lot of questions had Liverpool not got off to a good start.

"You want to put that narrative to bed as soon as possible, that the players are bedding in, listening and learning from the new manager and buying into his methods.

"It really helps to have the good start Slot has had, but the first big game of his tenure next week.

"When you think what that did to their title challenge last season, there should be a lot of motivation in the dressing room to put that right."

WATCH: Gakpo hits bar for Liverpool late on

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

FT: Two from two for Liverpool as Arne Slot's team once again turned on the gas after the break to power clear of inferior opposition.

Diaz and Salah grabbed the goals. Both were exceptional, especially in the second half. Most of the Liverpool players were great in truth. Konate, Alexander-Arnold spring to mind.

The perfect start for the new boss.

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

"It's early in Slot's time here but the most important thing is whether Liverpool are successful.

"It's difficult to imagine them being more exciting than under Klopp, and that sometimes put your heart in your mouth - even at 2-0, 3-0 up you still could have your heart in your mouth.

"It will be slightly different, there's no doubt. Every man wants to put their own stamp on the club and the team.

"It'll be interesting to see how that affects the atmosphere, it's been a strange atmosphere considering it's the first home game of the season."

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Spare a thought for the Super 6 player waiting for a 3-0 win to win £1million!

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

"He's a long way offside, Nunez. It's a big problem he's got to fix. Hopefully Slot and his coaching staff can do it."

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports News reporter Peter Stevenson at Anfield:

"And after 82 minutes, we finally get an Arne Slot chant from the Kop.I think they like him, and the feeling's mutual.

"The first of many songs for the Liverpool boss?"

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports' Peter Drury at Anfield:

"We can hear the crowd chant Arne Slot's name - they're having him."

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

"In the next few days Liverpool fans will want new players coming in, but when you see the attacking options they've got - and who they've just brought in off the bench...

"He's extremely unlucky there. He's a player who lit up the Euros in the summer and can't get in the team!"

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