Mathias Jensen believes that Brentford’s ‘fighting spirit’ is the key factor behind the team’s impressive form in the Premier League.

The Bees beat Liverpool 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Monday to extend their unbeaten run to six matches.

“We’re on a great run and teams are fearing us a bit, which is fantastic,” said Jensen.

“We know that Liverpool are very good on the ball, but with the fighting spirit we have, especially at home when the fans get going, we are hard to play against. That’s why we came out with the win.”

Jensen provided the assist for Brentford’s second goal, crossing beautifully for Yoane Wissa to nod past Alisson.

“It was good,” Jensen said with a smile when asked about his cross.

“We always talk about filling out the box with people. If we can then cross first time, it’s very hard to defend. We talk a lot about it, so after two disallowed goals it was fantastic to see.”

Liverpool halved the deficit shortly after the interval; Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain heading beyond David Raya.

Brentford defended resolutely before Bryan Mbeumo netted the decisive goal on 84 minutes.

“Of course, we didn’t want them to score straight after half-time, but the key was to keep following the tactical plan that we had,” Jensen continued.

“We know that we’re very good in a low block, and that if our crosses are perfect, and the timing is perfect, it’s very hard to defend against.

“We don’t change our plan; we just keep going. We did very well after the goal.”

Jensen saved his final words for the Brentford supporters, who created a fantastic atmosphere at the Gtech Community Stadium.

“The fans were fantastic,” he said.

“Teams fear coming here; our set-pieces and our fans, when they get going, are so good.

“The fans give us a great boost. It’s tough running around out there - we’re all working so hard, sometimes without the ball - and the fans definitely give us a great boost.”