Brentford's head coach Thomas Frank applaud supporters at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
EPL: Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz Goals Help Liverpool Beat Brentford 2-0 - In Pics
Arne Slot's breezy start to life as Liverpool head coach continued when his new side cantered to a 2-0 win over Brentford in the English Premier League on Sunday (August 25). Liverpool dominated early on, scoring a fine opening goal on the counter attack when Luis Diaz slotted his first of the season into the top corner with 13 minutes on the clock. Brentford responded well, going close with two short-range headers either side of half-time, but Mohamed Salah dashed the visitors' hopes of taking anything from their trip to Anfield with a second goal 20 minutes from time.
Liverpool's manager Arne Slot walks on the pitch at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Brentford's Nathan Collins, left, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Brentford's Mads Roerslev, right, challenges for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, centre, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.
Brentford's Nathan Collins reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.