5 talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Brentford includes Salah’s latest record and Gakpo tweak –

Liverpool had their own king to celebrate, as Mohamed Salah set another record as the Reds beat Brentford 1-0 to claim six straight wins.

Liverpool 1-0 Brentford

Goals: Salah 13′

booing the anthem 

Well, looks like it’s about time Liverpool fans were treated like the devil again!

Unsurprisingly, the national anthem was loudly booed and drowned out before kick-off as those inside made their feelings about the monarchy known.

We all know what will happen next, with the whole club likely to be lambasted in “those” newspapers for having the temerity not to celebrate the awarding of a new hat to a rich old man!

If some people like that stuff, that’s fine, but don’t expect everyone to feel that way, especially if you come from a city that has always felt left out by much of the world. country.

If only people were educated enough to understand why Liverpool fans react this way.

Salah the record holder

Match Steven Gerrard – in 408 fewer appearances!

Liverpool’s Egyptian king once again enjoyed a record-breaking and winning outing, scoring his 100th goal at Anfield. In the eyes of some lazy outsiders, Salah had a ‘bad’ season, yet he scored his 30th goal of the season to open the scoring at Anfield.

It meant he became the first Liverpool player in history to score in nine successive Anfield appearances. Another record for Mo!

Salah is now just the fourth Liverpool player in history to score 30 or more goals in three consecutive seasons, and is tied with Steven Gerrard (186) in fifth place on the all-time table.

Has he been at his best all season? NO. But we rate him on a different level than almost every other player in the world. Gakpo’s versatility was highlighted

When Liverpool’s starting line-up was released, Cody Gakpo caught the eye in what appeared to be a midfield role.

With some wondering if a 4-2-3-1 formation would be used, the Dutchman slipped into the No.8 position on the right side, which Jordan Henderson invariably takes, to show off his versatility.

In truth, his performance was very similar to that of the team; more functional than anything else.

An incredible opportunity was missed, but he still did a good job and showed speed and intelligence.

Such tactical understanding is impressive and shows the faith and confidence Klopp has in him. Speaking of the Liverpool midfielder, Trent Alexander-Arnold exuded class again and produced some superb passes, one of which had to be converted by the out of form Darwin Nunez.

Since adapting the role, Trent has led the Premier League in assists, chances created and touches.

What a footballer he is.

Nunez fights again

It’s been a strange first season at Liverpool for Nunez, who hit very unfairly at times but clearly didn’t set the world on fire.

The Uruguayan’s form has been spotty at best lately and he struggled to get going against Brentford. Nunez missed a great chance with a header and didn’t even make contact with the ball from Salah’s perfect cross before flaring his lines when Trent found him shortly after.

He never looked happy as his pace and power are arguably a bigger weapon and he had the fewest touches on the pitch (18) for Liverpool.

He almost seems to be rethinking things now instead of playing with confidence.

Nunez hasn’t scored or assisted since last month’s 6-1 win at Leeds – it’s his only goal in his last 10 appearances – and appears to be utterly lacking in pace and confidence.

With Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Gakpo all solid options now, the 23-year-old still has work to do if he wants to be a regular starter next season. Keep Our Competitors Honest

It certainly wasn’t pretty, as it was against Fulham in midweek as Liverpool progressed to three extra points.

Either way, that’s now six Premier League wins and the Reds have Newcastle and Man United working to crack the top four.

The odds against Jurgen Klopp’s men remain good given their rivals both have two games in hand, but funnier things have happened for both of them than a meltdown.

Liverpool fans will don the West Ham and Arsenal shirts on Sunday, while United travel to east London and Newcastle host the Gunners.

If the two win, it will look like a big nail in the Reds’ coffin, but they refuse to give up hope, which is heartening after such appalling form at the start of the campaign. It’s a case of Klopp’s team winning their last three games and seeing what happened: even if they lose their first four, things would certainly look a lot more positive than they did about a month ago.

Also.. 

Why Liverpool fans booed as the national anthem was played at Anfield for King Charles’ coronation

Liverpool players line up before kick-off.

Liverpool fans booed loudly as “God Save the King” was chanted at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. played at Anfield.
Television footage showed

Liverpool and Brentford players lined up on opposite sides of the center circle before kick-off as the national anthem played. Loud boos and boos from the crowd could be heard, along with “Liverpool” chants.

Liverpool fans have booed the national anthem in the past, most recently before last season’s FA Cup final at Wembley – many also booed Prince William when he appeared on the pitch that day.

The club confirmed they wouldplay ‘God Save the King’ ahead of their game against Brentford on Saturday to respect the coronation of King Charles III, although they admitted many supporters had ‘strong opinions’ on the matter.

The decision came after the Premier League requested that the national anthem be played before every game this weekend to celebrate the King and Queen’s coronation services, which took place on Saturday.

A Liverpool fan holds a sign which reads ‘Not my king’.

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“Before kick-off and in recognition of the Premier League’s request to celebrate the coronation, players and officials will gather around the center circle while the national anthem is played,” Liverpool said in a statement on Friday. .

“Obviously how they celebratethe occasion at Anfield on Saturday is a personal choice and we know some fans have strong opinions about that.”

Why are the fans booing?
Why exactly do Liverpool fans have a habit of booing the British national anthem? The answer has everything to do with the history of the city itself. Liverpool suffered during the deindustrialisation of the British economy in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981, dire economic conditions, coupled with tensions between the police and the Afro-Caribbean community, resulted in nine days of rioting in the city.
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In the wake of the riots, Margaret Thatcher’s government spoke of a “managed decline” in the city.
During this decade of Conservative rule, Liverpudlian residents began to see themselves as outsiders, separate from the rest of the country, and the state’s handling of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster further strengthened those anti-establishment sentiments.

Cheering on the national anthem during football matches when the team played at Wembley – common in this day and age given Liverpool’s dominance of English football – was widespread and still is. Many fans had the same reaction during the February 2022 Carabao Cup Final and the 2012 FA Cup Final.

Liverpool fans have a long tradition of booing the national anthem.

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Booing the anthem is a way for some club supporters to voice their opposition to the establishment, and a chance to do so in front of a global audience.

The king’s coronation on Saturday also comes at a time when many are feeling the devastating effects of the severe cost of living crisis that is now affecting the whole of Britain.
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High inflation, years of stagnant wages and the sudden and steep rise in energy prices have pushed millions of Britons to the brink of poverty.

At the same time, the UK government is spending tens of millions of taxpayers’ money on a glitzy celebration.

Social and economic inequality is something that continues to anger many in the left-leaning city of Liverpool.

Significantly, it was Liverpool and Everton supporters who started Fans’ Supporting Foodbanks in 2015, an initiative which aims to tackle food poverty in the UK.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it was a topic he couldn’t fully comment on.

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Jurgen Klopp’s comments

When asked about the club’s decision to play the national anthem on Saturday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said “the club’s position is my position.”

“This is definitely a subject I cannot have a proper opinion about it. I’m from Germany, we don’t have a king or queen or anything like that,” he told reporters on Friday.

“I’m pretty sure a lot of people in this country will enjoy the coronation, some might not be really interested and some might not like it. That’s it. It’s all over the country.”

Many feared Liverpool fans would disrupt a minute’s silence for Queen Elizabeth II after her death last year, but few isolated boos were heard on the occasion.