Fotmob reveals how Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold played a pivotal role in the 0-2 away Premier League victory over Brentford. The crucial win followed by Arsenal’s draw has provided a six-point gap for the Reds in the Premier League table.
Furthermore, Liverpool have a game in hand along with their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the table. Alexander-Arnold faced criticism for his complacent performance against Manchester United in the 2-2 draw during the first game of 2025.
A heavy uncertainty has surrounded the 26-year-old as he is currently playing in the last season of his current contract. At the same time, Liverpool’s European rival Real Madrid are constantly using its media power to supply distractive transfer rumours.

Amid the chaos, Alexander-Arnold has also faced unfathomable and at times, unjust criticism from famous football pundits like Roy Keane. The United legend has constantly targeted Alexander-Arnold to the point that his constant commentary is equivalent to any unreasonable obsession.
However, the England international’s display against Brentford has shushed the media and online haters for a while. According to Fotmob, Alexander-Arnold completed the most passes (48) in the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool.
The 26-year-old provided a crucial assist in the extra time for Darwin Nunez to score the first goal. Trent enjoyed 87% passing accuracy from a total of 55 passes, creating five big chances with 0.81 expected goals and expected assists combined.
The 26-year-old had 85 touches with four inside the opposition box while enjoying one successful dribble and five accurate crosses. Furthermore, Alexander-Arnold delivered two accurate long balls along with seven passes into the final third. These stats showcase his immense influence in the attacking third for the Reds as they probed the Bees’ defence.
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Defensively, Alexander-Arnold won 100% tackles with three clearances, two interceptions and six recoveries for Liverpool against Brentford. The 26-year-old made two clearances through his head as well as completing six defensive actions during the game. The Englishman also won two ground duels against the Bees, highlighting his all-round performance that silenced his critics.