Stunning stat: Florian Wirtz drives Liverpool to comeback vs Brentford

At Anfield Stadium, where the fans loudly called for a resurgence after a crushing defeat to Manchester City, Florian Wirtz set the first tone of the day. The German international played the ball to Victor Munoz, who in the 62nd minute scored the 1-1 for Liverpool FC and launched the comeback against the previously unbeaten Brentford FC.

Wirtz's Influence on the Game

Wirtz, who already impressed in the Champions League last week, created a total of nine chances for the Reds – the most in the Premier League in over five years, Opta noted. This figure was last reached 15 years ago by Samir Nasri for Arsenal FC.

His direct assist for the equaliser was only part of the contribution: through his runs and passing precision he created numerous dangerous situations that constantly put the opposition's defence under pressure.

Further Match Events

Manchester City meanwhile cemented the league lead with a hard‑fought 3-2 victory over promoted Ipswich Town, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. For Liverpool the early concession by Keane Lewis‑Potter in the 44th minute meant a deficit, before a red card for Yegor Yarmolyuk turned the game in the Reds' favour.

Dominik Szoboszlai had to leave the field after a slight head injury, even though he had only just returned from a forced break. Shortly before the end Vitaly Janelt (new international) received a yellow‑red card, while Kevin Schade was substituted on for Brentford.

Later on Alexander Isak provided the Reds' third goal in the 70th minute. On the other side Phil Foden and Haaland (second goal) scored for Manchester City, although the Norwegian's third goal was not counted.

The previous Saturday afternoon Chelsea FC had won 2-0 against Everton FC thanks to two goals from Pedro Neto. However the match was overshadowed by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's injury, who left the field after a hard collision. Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez left the stadium conscious and is currently undergoing precautionary examinations in hospital.