Why first goal is key for Liverpool to snap Premier League losing streak

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Liverpool’s success in the Premier League this season has been dependent on the game’s first goal, and it could be the same again at Brentford. Notably, the Reds have won all five league games this season when scoring the first goal, having lost the other three after conceding first.

It has become a trend to allow the opposition to get a head start, with Liverpool conceding the first goal in each of their last five games in league and cup. Not since February 2023 have Liverpool lost three away league games in a row – one of those came against Brentford.

Four of Liverpool’s last six goals against Brentford have been scored by substitutes – Mo Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez (twice). Fabio Carvalho scored three times in 21 games for Liverpool in all competitions and netted twice in 13 league appearances.