'Air of excitement' as Liverpool get Slot era under way at Anfieldpublished at 17:25
Neil Johnston
BBC Sport journalist
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There was an air of excitement for Arne Slot's welcome, with Liverpool's famous ground at times sounding even louder than usual for the start of the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield.
John W Henry flew in from Boston for Klopp's final game in charge in May and the Liverpool owner was here for Slot's big moment, while fans twirled scarves with the former Feyenoord coach's name on them.
The boisterous atmosphere continued after Luis Diaz gave his side the perfect start with a lovely finish following a swift counter-attack, which Slot calmly celebrated by bumping the hands of his coaching staff.
Brentford had good chances of their own to equalise but when Mohamed Salah scored his second goal of the season in the second-half, Liverpool's fans and Slot were able to relax.
"Before I arrived I was told Liverpool is a family club and it has definitely lived up to this description in so many ways," said Slot.
"The fans loved to see the team playing really well but they also loved to see the team working very hard.
"I liked what I saw, so if I like it then mostly the fans like it. So it was a very good day for us."
Liverpool have six points, scored four times and have yet to concede. Meanwhile, Salah has two goals and one assist, while Diogo Jota and Diaz each have one goal and one assist.
It means they head to bitter rivals Manchester United next Sunday (16:00 BST) with spirits high.