Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1, with Alexander Isak scoring the winner in the 70th minute to lift them into fifth place.
Brentford led at half-time but saw midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk sent off for a headbutt on Jérémy Jacquet just before the break. Victor Muñoz equalised in the second half after Florian Wirtz set him up, then Bradley Barcola teed up Isak for the winner.
Brentford’s discipline cost them dearly. Vitaly Janelt received a late red card to leave them with nine men by full-time. Their unbeaten start to the season is over.
Iraola will be pleased with how his forwards responded after a difficult spell. Isak had been a doubt but played and finished when it mattered.
How this story developed
- 17 Oct We first reported this.
- 17 Oct Confirmed.
- 17 Oct Glenn Murray praised Isak and Barcola's combination for the winning goal on BBC Radio 5 Live, calling Isak's finish 'top class' and highlighting his strength despite limited involvement in the match.
- 17 Oct Mirror now reports Iraola's tactical approach was key to the win, with Brentford's red card decisive.
- 17 Oct Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst analysis on how Iraola's tactics and Isak's performance secured the win.
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