Brentford v Liverpool player ratings: Collins 3, Toney 6; Diaz 8, Salah 8

Salah stars from the bench as Reds run riot against the Bees

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

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

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

Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. Reuters

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

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

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'):Show more

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

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

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

Limped out of the game early. AFP

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

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

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

(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

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted on his Premier League return as Liverpool powered to a 4-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.

Introduced from the bench for what was his first appearance since pulling a hamstring while playing for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah scored his side’s third goal moments after his sublime pass had set up Alexis Mac Allister to make it 2-0.

Darwin Nunez had earlier made the breakthrough with a superb chipped finish after some clever work from Diogo Jota.

Ivan Toney continued his fine goalscoring form since returning from his ban to briefly give Brentford hope at 3-1. But it was a fleeting moment of optimism, quickly extinguished when substitute Cody Gakpo ran clear to stroke home Liverpool’s fourth in the closing minutes.

Liverpool are sure to finish the weekend at the top of the table, however, it did come at some cost. Curtis Jones, Jota and Nunez were all forced off by injury.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said: "It is mixed emotions, we lost players which we don't know how serious it is. It doesn't look great for either of them [Jota and Jones].

"But what the boys did after 15 minutes was exceptional against a team set up to annoy you. Eighteen times a set piece is flying into your box, you need bodies and luck in a moment and a goalie as well, who played an incredible game.

"I think there was a knock on Curtis [Jones]. It was a challenge with Diogo [Jota] as well and Darwin [Nunez] we are not sure if he has something or not, he felt something."

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