Jurgen Klopp saluted Liverpool’s resolve against “the best set-piece team” as they cranked up the pressure in the battle for Champions League qualification.
Mohamed Salah’s 30th goal of the season after 13 minutes was sufficient to earn a 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford at Anfield on Saturday evening.
A sixth successive victory moved the Reds to within a point of the top four, albeit having played two games more than both Newcastle United and Manchester United.