Sloppy defending value Liverpool closely as Brentford pulled off their newest Premier League shock with a thumping 3-1 win at dwelling.
Liverpool’s first defeat in 5 league matches left them in sixth place within the standings on 28 factors after 17 video games, 4 behind fourth-placed Manchester United who can enhance the hole to seven factors after they host Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Ibrahima Konate’s personal purpose gave the Bees the lead and Yoane Wissa’s header simply earlier than halftime put them in management.
Wissa, the alternative for Ivan Toney, the Bees’ 13-goal prime scorer, had two targets dominated out for offside earlier than he scored in a breakneck first half.
Liverpool improved within the second half and after Oxlade-Chamberlain had decreased the deficit they hemmed Brentford into their very own half in quest of an equaliser. However Brentford hit them on the counter assault, Christian Norgaard launching an extended diagonal ball in the direction of Mbeumo, who outmuscled Konate earlier than slotting into the web.
Erik ten Hag reiterates the necessity for a brand new striker
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag admitted that the membership are in quest of a brand new striker to interchange Cristiano Ronaldo, however the Dutchman insists he gained’t ‘burn cash’ for the sake of it.
Manchester United’s £220million spend in the summertime and the persevering with uncertainty across the sale of the membership means funds are restricted and a mortgage deal is most popular.
“We’ve a very good group when all of the gamers can be found,” he mentioned.
“However with many video games developing, I believe there’s a want (for a striker).”
Ten Hag says he’s happy with Anthony Martial’s performances in lots of video games.
“He didn’t play for a very long time and doubtless this (Wolves) wasn’t his recreation,’ mentioned the United boss. ‘Within the subsequent recreation, I count on a greater efficiency from him. I’m satisfied of that.
“I’m actually comfortable along with his performances throughout many video games. When you see the minutes he’s performed and the influence he’s had to date, it’s actually large.”
Toni Kroos will renew his contract which is ready to run out: Ancelotti
Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti feels mid-fielder Tony Kross will renew his contract that expires on the finish of 2022-23 season.
“He’s fairly certain about it and will likely be very clear within the subsequent month,” mentioned Ancelotti.
“It’s not possible as a soccer fan to think about that he’s going to retire. He has mentioned that he desires to finish his profession at Actual Madrid and so I believe he’ll keep on.”
Actual Madrid discover themselves stage on factors with Barcelona on the prime of LaLiga desk – with each groups on 38 factors from 15 video games.
Kroos joined Actual Madrid in 2014 and has loved a profitable spell in Spain since his arrival.
The midfielder was influential in Actual Madrid’s Champions League profitable sides – profitable the competitors on 4 totally different events.