All 3 goals were a bit sloppy to concede, but there was clearly good coaching in all three of the goals. For example when Canos crosses the ball in they are overloading Trent at the back post and score of the scramble.
Brentford were also very organised tactically both on the ball and off it. I enjoyed the way they played, even if it was a bit direct at times.
I said at half time that Jones off for Firmino would be the smart move and Klopp did just that, and for a while it worked quite well as Firmino got into pockets and drove forward in a way no one else was doing. Shame we didn't use that option more in the 2nd half to try to probe a bit more, thought there were more goals to be had with a bit more endeavour.
The team seemed to be a bit too comfortable with a one goal lead for much of the 2nd half, resting on the ball in possession a lot more than they should have.
All in all we go clear at the top of the league which is a brilliant place to be. Our rivals already dropped points against Southampton x2, Villa, and Spurs, and this away fixture will likely be a ground where our rivals drop more points.
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