
Thomas Frank: Liverpool Are ‘Best in the World’ After 2-0 Win Over Brentford
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has heaped praise on Liverpool following his team’s 2-0 defeat to the Premier League leaders. Frank declared that Liverpool are “a level above” title contenders Arsenal and reigning champions Manchester City, further cementing their position as the dominant force in English and world football this season.
Liverpool’s Late Show Secures Another Win
Liverpool left it late at the Gtech Community Stadium, with substitute Darwin Nunez scoring twice in stoppage time to seal the victory. The win takes Arne Slot’s side to 50 points from a possible 63, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.
Frank was impressed by Liverpool’s all-around performance, stating:
“Yes. I think we just played City and Arsenal and now Liverpool in a short amount of time. For me, they’re a level above the two teams. They’re complete. Their work ethic, the way they track back, are good indicators. They’re so good all over the pitch. Such a threat going forward. These are really, really good. It’s the best team in the Premier League and the world. They’re huge favourites to win it [the title].”
Frank on Brentford’s Performance
Despite the defeat, Frank expressed pride in his team’s efforts against the league leaders:
“I thought we played a really good game against the best team in the world right now. We did a lot of things right. We defended very well. We gave the opportunities away but not too big.
“We probably lacked the final cutting edge. We had some good chances and opportunities that never became opportunities because of the last pass or touch. Their center-backs were exceptionally good.
“It’s a deflection (for Nunez’s first goal) that drops anywhere else because he blocks the cross, but it dropped perfectly for him [Trent Alexander-Arnold] to play into Nunez. Tough to take but pleased with the performance.”
Frank emphasized that Brentford approached the match with confidence and aimed to win despite Liverpool’s dominance.
Nunez Shines in the Spotlight
Darwin Nunez, often criticized for his inconsistency, rose to the occasion with two crucial goals that doubled his Premier League tally for the season. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson praised the forward, saying:
“This shows his quality and how important he [Nunez] is for this team.”
Liverpool’s Unstoppable Form
With their dominant performance and strong squad depth, Liverpool appear to be unstoppable in their pursuit of the Premier League title. Frank’s assessment of Liverpool as “complete” highlights their tactical and technical superiority over other contenders.