Brentford v Liverpool - player ratings

  • BRENTFORD RATINGS. Decent save to deny Bradley early on. Stranded for Darwin's clever finish. Distribution mostly direct towards Toney. AFP
    Mark Flekken 6/10
    BRENTFORD RATINGS. Decent save to deny Bradley early on. Stranded for Darwin's clever finish. Distribution mostly direct towards Toney. AFP
    BRENTFORD RATINGS. Decent save to deny Bradley early on. Stranded for Darwin's clever finish. Distribution mostly direct towards Toney. AFP
  • Had a bit of a stinker. Given a difficult afternoon by the likes of Diaz, Nunez and Salah. Toyed with by the Egyptian for goal number three and his error led to number four. AFP
    Nathan Collins 3/10
    Had a bit of a stinker. Given a difficult afternoon by the likes of Diaz, Nunez and Salah. Toyed with by the Egyptian for goal number three and his error led to number four. AFP
    Had a bit of a stinker. Given a difficult afternoon by the likes of Diaz, Nunez and Salah. Toyed with by the Egyptian for goal number three and his error led to number four. AFP
  • Turned inside out by Mac Alliser as he grabbed Liverpool's second. PA
    Kristoffer Ajer 5/10
    Turned inside out by Mac Alliser as he grabbed Liverpool's second. PA
    Turned inside out by Mac Alliser as he grabbed Liverpool's second. PA
  • Immediately struggled with Salah after his introduction on the right of Liverpool's attack. Stood still to leave teammate Collins exposed as visitors scored number three. Getty Images
    Ben Mee 4/10
    Immediately struggled with Salah after his introduction on the right of Liverpool's attack. Stood still to leave teammate Collins exposed as visitors scored number three. Getty Images
    Immediately struggled with Salah after his introduction on the right of Liverpool's attack. Stood still to leave teammate Collins exposed as visitors scored number three. Getty Images
  • Was on the fringes of the game. On the back foot defensively and offered little going forward. Getty Images
    Mads Roerslev 5/10
    Was on the fringes of the game. On the back foot defensively and offered little going forward. Getty Images
    Was on the fringes of the game. On the back foot defensively and offered little going forward. Getty Images
  • Started well enough but struggled as Bees were forced on to the back foot. Some loose passes and injured Jota with clumsy challenge. AFP
    Christian Norgaard 5/10
    Started well enough but struggled as Bees were forced on to the back foot. Some loose passes and injured Jota with clumsy challenge. AFP
    Started well enough but struggled as Bees were forced on to the back foot. Some loose passes and injured Jota with clumsy challenge. AFP
  • Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. Reuters
    Mathias Jensen 5/10
    Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. Reuters
    Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. Reuters
  • Off the pace with Liverpool winning the midfield battle. PA
    Vitaly Janelt 5/10
    Off the pace with Liverpool winning the midfield battle. PA
    Off the pace with Liverpool winning the midfield battle. PA
  • Lively enough but simply had to do more to hinder Jota as he headed into Nunez's path for the opener. AFP
    Sergio Reguilon 5/10
    Lively enough but simply had to do more to hinder Jota as he headed into Nunez's path for the opener. AFP
    Lively enough but simply had to do more to hinder Jota as he headed into Nunez's path for the opener. AFP
  • An irritant as per usual. Some decent link-up with strike partner Toney. AP
    Neal Maupay 6/10
    An irritant as per usual. Some decent link-up with strike partner Toney. AP
    An irritant as per usual. Some decent link-up with strike partner Toney. AP
  • Fluffed his lines when he had a couple of looks at goal in the first half. Tucked away simple chance to make it 3-1. AFP
    Ivan Toney 6/10
    Fluffed his lines when he had a couple of looks at goal in the first half. Tucked away simple chance to make it 3-1. AFP
    Fluffed his lines when he had a couple of looks at goal in the first half. Tucked away simple chance to make it 3-1. AFP
  • BRENTFORD SUBS. (On for Maupay, 63'): The Bees livened up a little after his introduction. Sharp effort led to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    Yoane Wissa 6/10
    BRENTFORD SUBS. (On for Maupay, 63'): The Bees livened up a little after his introduction. Sharp effort led to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    BRENTFORD SUBS. (On for Maupay, 63'): The Bees livened up a little after his introduction. Sharp effort led to Toney's goal. Getty Images
  • (On for Roerslev, 63'): Could do little to stem the tide as Liverpool went through the gears; Lewis-Potter (on for Roerslev, 63'): 5; Damsgaard (on for Jensen, 74'): 5; Ghoddos (on for Reguilon, 85'): N/A. AP
    Frank Onyeka 5/10
    (On for Roerslev, 63'): Could do little to stem the tide as Liverpool went through the gears; Lewis-Potter (on for Roerslev, 63'): 5; Damsgaard (on for Jensen, 74'): 5; Ghoddos (on for Reguilon, 85'): N/A. AP
    (On for Roerslev, 63'): Could do little to stem the tide as Liverpool went through the gears; Lewis-Potter (on for Roerslev, 63'): 5; Damsgaard (on for Jensen, 74'): 5; Ghoddos (on for Reguilon, 85'):
  • LIVERPOOL RATINGS. Impressive all-round display. Commanded his box and kicked well, including direct role in third goal. Made top save from Reguilon in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS. Impressive all-round display. Commanded his box and kicked well, including direct role in third goal. Made top save from Reguilon in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS. Impressive all-round display. Commanded his box and kicked well, including direct role in third goal. Made top save from Reguilon in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
  • Looks like he's been playing in the Premier League for years. Went close after sharp run in first half and only just off target from range in the second. Getty Images
    Conor Bradley 7/10
    Looks like he's been playing in the Premier League for years. Went close after sharp run in first half and only just off target from range in the second. Getty Images
    Looks like he's been playing in the Premier League for years. Went close after sharp run in first half and only just off target from range in the second. Getty Images
  • Solid game, and inadvertently created first goal with punt up the pitch. Did, however, get caught out in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    Virgil van Dijk 7/10
    Solid game, and inadvertently created first goal with punt up the pitch. Did, however, get caught out in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
    Solid game, and inadvertently created first goal with punt up the pitch. Did, however, get caught out in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
  • Afforded Maupay too much space in first half. Did well to put Toney off when in on goal. Reuters
    Ibrahima Konate 6/10
    Afforded Maupay too much space in first half. Did well to put Toney off when in on goal. Reuters
    Afforded Maupay too much space in first half. Did well to put Toney off when in on goal. Reuters
  • With Brentford defending narrow he saw plenty of the ball, especially in the first half. Showed class with a couple of nice deliveries to create half chances for Jota and Diaz. AFP
    Andrew Robertson 7/10
    With Brentford defending narrow he saw plenty of the ball, especially in the first half. Showed class with a couple of nice deliveries to create half chances for Jota and Diaz. AFP
    With Brentford defending narrow he saw plenty of the ball, especially in the first half. Showed class with a couple of nice deliveries to create half chances for Jota and Diaz. AFP
  • Steady display allowing others to push on. Crucial interception in build-up to second goal. AP
    Wataru Endo 7/10
    Steady display allowing others to push on. Crucial interception in build-up to second goal. AP
    Steady display allowing others to push on. Crucial interception in build-up to second goal. AP
  • Limped out of the game early. AFP
    Curtis Jones 5/10
    Limped out of the game early. AFP
    Limped out of the game early. AFP
  • Looks better with Endo sitting deep behind him. Took his goal with quality finish. PA
    Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
    Looks better with Endo sitting deep behind him. Took his goal with quality finish. PA
    Looks better with Endo sitting deep behind him. Took his goal with quality finish. PA
  • Showed determination and awareness to provide headed assist for Darwin's opening goal. Limped off before half-time. PA
    Diogo Jota 7/10
    Showed determination and awareness to provide headed assist for Darwin's opening goal. Limped off before half-time. PA
    Showed determination and awareness to provide headed assist for Darwin's opening goal. Limped off before half-time. PA
  • Led the line well and scored the first with a superb finish. AFP
    Darwin Nunez 7/10
    Led the line well and scored the first with a superb finish. AFP
    Led the line well and scored the first with a superb finish. AFP
  • Did everything but score as his livewire display gave the home defence a constant headache. Needs to cut out the diving though. AFP
    Luis Diaz 8/10
    Did everything but score as his livewire display gave the home defence a constant headache. Needs to cut out the diving though. AFP
    Did everything but score as his livewire display gave the home defence a constant headache. Needs to cut out the diving though. AFP
  • LIVERPOOL SUBS. (On for Jones, 34'): Played his part from the bench, crucial contribution progressing the ball for second goal. Reuters
    Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
    LIVERPOOL SUBS. (On for Jones, 34'): Played his part from the bench, crucial contribution progressing the ball for second goal. Reuters
    LIVERPOOL SUBS. (On for Jones, 34'): Played his part from the bench, crucial contribution progressing the ball for second goal. Reuters
  • (On for Jota, 44'): Decisive from the bench with a brilliant assist followed by super run and finish. AP
    Mohamed Salah 8/10
    (On for Jota, 44'): Decisive from the bench with a brilliant assist followed by super run and finish. AP
    (On for Jota, 44'): Decisive from the bench with a brilliant assist followed by super run and finish. AP
  • (On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PA
    Cody Gakpo 7/10
    (On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PA
    (On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PA