Isak's late winner sees Liverpool come from behind to beat nine-man Brentford
Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat a Brentford side reduced to nine men, with Alexander Isak scoring the winner on his return from injury.
Sky Sports reports that Isak "scored on his return from injury" as Liverpool recovered from going behind to win 2-1, with Brentford's Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt both sent off (Sky Sports). The Guardian adds detail on the turning point, noting Brentford were "1-0 up" before Yarmolyuk was shown red for "a headbutt on Jérémy Jacquet", suggesting this could prove a pivotal moment for Liverpool's misfiring attack (The Guardian). This Is Anfield confirms the scoreline as a 2-1 win over "10 men", with Isak's strike settling it (This Is Anfield), while LiverpoolFC.com's match report similarly credits "Alexander Isak scores winner to earn Liverpool victory over nine-man Brentford" (LiverpoolFC.com).
On the tactical side, Liverpool.com highlights the impact of a substitution, saying "Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak turned the game around" and crediting manager Andoni Iraola's opposite number for a "genius" move in the piece's framing of the comeback (Liverpool.com). The Liverpool Echo echoes this theme from Paul Gorst's verdict, describing "Andoni Iraola's bold Liverpool move" as paying off, with Isak delivering what's called a "classy reminder" of his quality (Liverpool Echo). There's slight ambiguity in whose tactical switch is being praised — Liverpool.com references Iraola's move benefiting Liverpool's turnaround, while the Echo's headline attributes the bold call to the same manager, suggesting both outlets are pointing to a Liverpool-aiding decision from the Brentford boss working in the Reds' favour.
Beyond the result, LiverpoolFC.com carries post-match reaction in which Isak "breaks down Liverpool's comeback" and his matchwinning goal (LiverpoolFC.com). Liverpool.com also reports that Isak, despite a "quiet day" otherwise, ended it with the game-winning goal and "called for more from his teammates in future fixtures", issuing what's described as a demand to his colleagues (Liverpool.com).
Taken together, all the outlets agree on the key facts: Liverpool trailed before goals turned things around, Brentford had two players sent off, and Isak was the matchwinner on his comeback from injury. The main points of discussion are about the context — The Guardian focusing on Yarmolyuk's red card as the catalyst, Liverpool.com and the Echo crediting a smart Brentford-side tactical moment, and the Liverpool.com/LiverpoolFC.com pieces giving space to Isak's own reflections and demands for more from his teammates going forward.
Written with the help of AI, using the headlines from the publishers credited above. Each point links to the original report — tap the source name to read it in full.
