Match referee, Paul Tierney, denied a chance for Liverpool to take a quick free-kick and allowed Brentford to settle down before the free-kick was taken.
Mo Salah scored twice and Diogo Jota also netted to make sure the Reds took all three points and remained in the hunt for the title.
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The result means Klopp’s men go into the season’s third international break in second place, just a point behind leaders Manchester City. The two lock horns next weekend at Etihad as they look to battle for the title again.
However, there were many moments from the game that went unnoticed at Anfield.
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The match referee, Paul Tierney, became an infamous figure amongst the Anfield crowd. He pulled the playback when the Reds attempted to take a quick free-kick, allowing the opposition to reset.
Klopp was shocked at what he had just witnessed and was visibly angry. He sprinted down the touchline with his hands over his mouth in sheer astonishment at what had happened.
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Moreover, in another incident, Joel Matip was left shocked as well when Tierney decided to book him. After his challenge on Norgaard, the Cameroonian was animated over the referee’s decision.
Meanwhile, Van Dijk has been in imperious form once again and the opposing strikers are aware of that. The Brentford forward, Mbeumo was drifting wide instead of playing centre.
The reaction from Mbeumo suggested that given the height difference with Van Dijk, that would be a particularly futile job for him.
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In another incident, Alisson proved once again how good he is. He played an elaborate ball with the outside of his right foot towards the left wing. But from the initial trajectory, it seemed the ball was destined to head out.
However, the curve on the pass meant that it stayed in and Jota even won a throw-in off of a Brentford player.
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