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Liverpool vs Brentford LIVE - latest score, Curtis Jones goal from Mohamed Salah assist

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Liverpool 1-0 Brentford (Jones)It's there!Today17:16 BSTPlenty to play for Following on from Ian's point, with Brighton losing by three against Manchester United, they have every right to go for this as they sit level on points.Meanwhile, Bournemouth have equalised.If Liverpool think this is going to turn into a testimonial, they have another thing coming.Today17:13 BSTLiverpool on the front footIt's all Liverpool so far in the opening six minutes.The Reds with a lot of the ball, slightly laboured with it. Liverpool made to wait by Brentford but teams are out and we're back underway.Today16:53 BSTHalf-time ratingsAlisson Becker 7Back between the sticks after 10 games out, watched a decent game until required to make close-range save from Schade.Curtis Jones 6Became a little frustrated first half at the limitations of playing at right-back and began drifting into midfield.Ibrahima Konate 7Strong up against the dangerous Thiago, particularly when competing for high balls.Virgil van Dijk 7No messing about for the most part with some of his defending and Liverpool were none the worse for it.Andy Robertson 7Enjoyed his final game with a trademark all-action performance in both directions and one shot blocked first half.Ryan Gravenberch 7Drew a fine save from Gravenberch before break and extremely lively in midfield particularly when moving Liverpool forward.Alexis Mac Allister 6Tried hard but got in the way on occasion and still looks a little slow to read danger.Mohamed Salah 8Determined to put on a show on his last appearance and plenty of energy, forcing one save from Kelleher and hitting the post with a free-kick.Dominik Szoboszlai 7Keen to finish the season with a flourish and dragged a shot across the face of goal before break.Rio Ngumoha 7Lively in the opening exchanges but flitted in and out before just wide with trademark curling effort.Cody Gakpo 6One header blocked on the line by Kayode and released Szoboszlai for one chance, but too often peripheral first half.Today16:51 BSTHT: Liverpool 0-0 BrentfordLiverpool have had their chances but haven't managed to convert.They equally have Alisson to thank for his save.While it has been comfortable for the Reds, they have been warned.Today16:49 BSTSalah brought down but no penaltyBrentford survive.



Henderson takes, he's serenaded and opts to go short.There's half-time.Today16:46 BSTThree minutes addedThree minutes added but Liverpool being tested in these latter knockings of the first-half.Brentford have been poor in and around the final third, luckily for Liverpool.Replays are being shown of that Alisson save. Gakpo is unmarked but somehow heads it at the Brentford defender and the ball goes behind for a corner (which comes to nothing).Alisson's name echoes around Anfield, they know how important that save was.Today16:42 BSTLiverpool on the front foot but will need to shake off season-long trendLiverpool are looking dangerous.Rio Ngumoha is invited to shoot for the first-time with Michael Kayode standing off, he cuts inside and sends a fierce curling effort, it looks in from where we are but goes agonisingly wide.Less than five minutes until the half.Liverpool have been in this position so many times this season, they can't get caught again.Today16:41 BSTClose!Ngumoha goes close with a whipped effort after cutting inside.

Anfield didn't agree.Today16:37 BSTTwists, turns and a bit of anxiety thrown inThere will be twists and turns throughout this final day, in Liverpool's case it has been pretty straight so far.They need to win to secure a Champions League place, Bournemouth, who are three points behind trail.We are 10 minutes from the break but there is a bit of unrest among the Liverpool faithful after some rushed, stray passes.Today16:35 BSTRobertson looks to cap his farewell with a goalAndy Robertson is invited to shoot, he obliges but it cannons off the defender and behind for a corner.Liverpool almost punished at the other end, Alexis Mac Allister robbed of possession but unlike instances this season, the Reds survive as the cross deflects to Alisson.The resulting corner is cleared but Liverpool with possession.Today16:34 BSTLiverpool on topLiverpool are playing pretty well, particularly through midfield.But they are finding it hard to break down a very well-drilled Brentford team intent on at the very least getting a point here.Today16:32 BSTNo penaltyCurtis Jones wants a penalty, referee Darren England says no.It was in a tangle with Nathan Collins and would have been soft. They struggled in the first-half but came into their own in the end.They're living dangerously but managing to pick their way out of trouble.Today16:24 BSTDrinks break but Liverpool need to continue momentumDominik Szoboszlai does brilliantly, he knocks it through the Brentford defenders' legs but can't apply the finish on his left foot.Another brilliant chance for Liverpool with Brentford struggling to have an answer to the Reds.