LONDON — Brentford secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, condemning the defending champions to their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. The loss marks Liverpool’s worst league run since February 2021, raising serious questions about their domestic form despite recent European success.
Match Recap
The Bees took an early lead in the fifth minute when Dango Ouattara capitalized on a long throw-in flicked on by Kristoffer Ajer. Kevin Schade doubled Brentford’s advantage just before halftime, finishing a well-timed through-ball from Mikkel Damsgaard. Liverpool responded in stoppage time with a goal from Milos Kerkez, but the goal was met with controversy as it came after the indicated first-half stoppage time.
In the second half, Brentford extended their lead to 3–1 through a penalty converted by Igor Thiago, awarded after Virgil van Dijk fouled Ouattara. Liverpool mounted a late surge, with Mohamed Salah scoring in the 89th minute, but it was too little, too late as Brentford held on during an extended period of stoppage time to secure the win.
Key Performers
- Brentford: Ouattara, Schade, Thiago, Damsgaard, and goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher were instrumental in the victory.
- Liverpool: Salah’s late goal offered a glimmer of hope, but the team struggled to find consistency throughout the match.
What It Means
This result propels Brentford to 10th place in the Premier League standings, continuing their impressive start to the season. For Liverpool, the defeat raises concerns about their domestic form, with manager Arne Slot acknowledging the need for improvement and unity within the squad.
Credit: SportBuzzHub.com | October 25, 2025
