Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, October 17, The Guardian and Sky Sports reported. Alexander Isak scored the winning goal, and Brentford finished the game with nine men, The Guardian and Sky Sports reported.

Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead with a header in the 44th minute, ESPN's match record shows. Sky Sports reported that the goal came moments after Liverpool had a penalty overturned.

The game turned in first-half stoppage time. Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after butting Liverpool's Jérémy Jacquet before a corner, Sky Sports and The Guardian reported. Referee John Brooks made the call after the video assistant referee sent him to the pitch-side monitor, Sky Sports reported.

Liverpool made the extra man count after halftime. Victor Muñoz scored the equalizer in the 62nd minute from a pass by Florian Wirtz, the match record shows. Isak scored in the 70th minute after a header from Bradley Barcola set him up, the match record shows.

Brentford had a good chance to tie the game when Igor Thiago missed from close range, Sky Sports reported. Vitaly Janelt was then sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time, the match record shows.

The Guardian reported that Brentford's players and staff were angry with the officiating after the game. The loss ended Brentford's unbeaten start to the season, The Guardian and Sky Sports reported.

Isak was back in the team after a thigh injury, Sky Sports reported. The win lifted Liverpool to fifth place in the table, The Guardian and Sky Sports reported. Sky Sports reported that Liverpool had lost to Manchester City in their previous game.

The Guardian reported that the win was the first time Barcola had set up a goal since he joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain.

What we know: Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1 after Brentford had two players sent off.
What we don't: Whether Brentford will appeal either red card.