Liverpool will look to leapfrog Brentford into the Premier League’s top four when they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The two sides last met on the final weekend of last season, playing out a 1-1 draw at Anfield in May. Bradley Barcola was the standout performer in Liverpool’s 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK Linz on Wednesday, opening his account for the club with a brilliant first-career hat-trick.
Ronald Araujo, Jeremie Frimpong and Lewis Koumas were also on target as the Reds overcame a second-half fightback to secure their second win in as many Champions League matches, three days after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the Premier League’s fastest players have been making headlines this season, with several stars recording remarkable top speeds.
Liverpool’s summer signing Barcola wasted no time showcasing his pace, clocking a season-high 35.93 km/h on his Premier League debut against Ipswich Town in early September.
After six rounds of matches, Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo was his closest challenger, recording a top speed of 35.74 km/h during his side’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool.
Everton forward Thierno Barry and Fulham winger Oscar Bobb also recorded impressive speeds during the same matchweek, placing them among the league’s fastest players.
Cristhian Mosquera is currently Arsenal’s fastest player, while Leif Davis of Ipswich Town, Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland, and central defenders Joe Rodon of Leeds United and Kristoffer Ajer of Brentford have also showcased their impressive pace.
Several summer arrivals have caught the eye with their speed, including Aston Villa’s Ibrahim Mbaye, Crystal Palace’s Quinten Timber and Tottenham Hotspur’s Omar Marmoush.
Barcola silenced his early critics with a stunning hat-trick in Liverpool’s 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK. The 24-year-old had endured a slow start at Anfield, but his performance in Austria showcased his quality.
With his confidence boosted, Barcola will look to carry his form into the Premier League when Liverpool travel to Brentford this weekend.
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Take a look at the five fastest players this season 👇
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