After beating Ipswich on the opening day of the season, Liverpool host Brentford on Sunday afternoon at Anfield. The Bees also started their 24/25 season campaign on a winning note, edging Crystal Palace 2-1 thanks to goals from Mbuemo and Wissa.
Here is what the big TV pundits think about this GW2 clash.
Paul Merson
Merson says that while Liverpool’s inability to sign a midfielder could hurt them against the likes of Arsenal and Man City, the Reds will face no trouble whatsoever against Brentford.
He has backed them to win 3-0 and keep a clean sheet.
Chris Sutton
At the BBC, Sutton says Liverpool’s attack “will be too strong for the Brentford backline” but reckons the Bees have a goal in them with the likes of Mbuemo and Wissa upfront.
Has predicted LFC to run out 3-1 winners.
Alan Shearer
Shearer says Liverpool were excellent in the second half against ITFC, and says he doesn’t expect anything but a home win at Anfield for Arne Slot’s men.
Mark Lawrenson
The former LFC defender says teams like Brentford “struggle away from home” despite having signed a few good players and reckons the Reds will take this clash 3-0, with Diogo Jota finding the back of the net.
Summary of predictions for Liverpool v Brentford (25 August)
Merson: LFC 3-0 Brentford
Sutton: LFC 3-1 Brentford
Shearer: LFC win
Lawro: LFC 3-0 Brentford (with Jota scoring)