Arne Slot will take charge of his first Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday when Liverpool face Brentford.
The Reds made a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town last Saturday.
Their next challenge is Thomas Frank’s Brentford, who also picked up three points with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
The Bees managed to pick up three points against Palace without star striker Ivan Toney, who was left out of the matchday squad entirely amid rumours of an exit.
Toney is available for £30million this summer and has attracted interest from Premier League sides Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United.
He has returned to Brentford training this week and could return to the lineup for the Anfield trip this weekend.
Chris Sutton predicts Liverpool vs Brentford
Eyes will be peeled on Anfield on Sunday afternoon as Frank decides whether or not to include Toney against Liverpool.Toney has an offer from the Saudi Pro League, who are willing to pay him £300,000 per week wages.
Speaking ahead of the clash this weekend, Chris Sutton gave his thoughts on Toney’s future and predicted the result at Anfield.
Brentford have got a goal in them and Ivan Toney is back in training. There is talk of him going to Saudi Arabia, what a tragedy that would be at his age – he has plenty of time left to do that,” Sutton wrote on BBC Sport.
It was a really good win for Arne Slot’s Liverpool at Ipswich, they had to work for it and he showed his ruthless side taking defender Jarell Quansah off at half-time and putting Ibrahima Konate on.
Mo Salah looked good, he is ripped and looks fitter than ever. I think Liverpool’s attack will be too strong for the Brentford backline but Brentford have a goal in them and I really like Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo.”Sutton finished his report by predicting a 3-1 win for Slot’s side.
A big test for Liverpool
The pressure will be on Liverpool this weekend as Slot takes charge of his first home Premier League match.However, they weathered the storm well at Portman Road and – whether Toney plays or not – they will expect to control the game and pin Brentford into their own half.
However, they weathered the storm well at Portman Road and – whether Toney plays or not – they will expect to control the game and pin Brentford into their own half.
Excitement is already building on Merseyside about Slot-ball, and it will only ramp up if they make it two wins from two.
