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EPL: Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz Goals Help Liverpool Beat Brentford 2-0 - In Pics

Arne Slot's breezy start to life as Liverpool head coach continued when his new side cantered to a 2-0 win over Brentford in the English Premier League on Sunday (August 25). Liverpool dominated early on, scoring a fine opening goal on the counter attack when Luis Diaz slotted his first of the season into the top corner with 13 minutes on the clock. Brentford responded well, going close with two short-range headers either side of half-time, but Mohamed Salah dashed the visitors' hopes of taking anything from their trip to Anfield with a second goal 20 minutes from time.

Premier League 2024-25: Brentford's head coach Thomas Frank applaud supporters at the end of match against Liverpool | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Brentford's head coach Thomas Frank applaud supporters at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpools manager Arne Slot walks on the pitch at the end of against Brentford
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool's manager Arne Slot walks on the pitch at the end of against Brentford | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Liverpool's manager Arne Slot walks on the pitch at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpools Mohamed Salah celebrates with Dominik Szoboszlai, right, after scoring his sides second goal
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with Dominik Szoboszlai, right, after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Brentfords Nathan Collins, left, challenges for the ball with Liverpools Diogo Jota
Premier League 2024-25: Brentford's Nathan Collins, left, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Brentford's Nathan Collins, left, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Brentfords Mads Roerslev, right, challenges for the ball with Liverpools Diogo Jota
Premier League 2024-25: Brentford's Mads Roerslev, right, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Brentford's Mads Roerslev, right, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpools Diogo Jota, centre, in action against Brentford
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool's Diogo Jota, centre, in action against Brentford | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Liverpool's Diogo Jota, centre, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Liverpools Dominik Szoboszlai
Premier League 2024-25: Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Brentfords Nathan Collins reacts during the match against Liverpool
Premier League 2024-25: Brentford's Nathan Collins reacts during the match against Liverpool | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Brentford's Nathan Collins reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpools Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring his sides opening goal
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.