"Liverpool have now suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats, with the latest misery for the defending champions inflicted by Brentford at the Community Stadium on Saturday evening. Goals from Dango Ouattara (5'), Kevin Schade (45'), and Igor Thiago (60' pen) secured the win for the Bees, while Milos Kerkez (45+5') and Mohamed Salah (89') struck for the visitors. The result leaves Liverpool's title defence in tatters and lifts Brentford to mid-table respectability."
"Brentford boss Keith Andrews deployed a 4-2-3-1 system with Caoimhín Kelleher in goal, a back four of Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and Kristoffer Ajer. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson anchored the midfield alongside Yehor Yarmoliuk, with Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, and Kevin Schade supporting striker Igor Thiago. Brentford were without Aaron Hickey (knee) and Paris Maghoma (hamstring)."
"The game exploded into life almost immediately. In the 5th minute, Brentford capitalized on their trademark weapon-a long throw from Michael Kayode. The ball was flicked on by Kristoffer Ajer, and Dango Ouattara, alert and agile, volleyed home from six yards to stun Liverpool. The early goal ignited the home crowd and set the tone for a frenetic first half. Liverpool responded with controlled possession, but Brentford's compact shape and aggressive pressing frustrated their rhythm."
Liverpool have lost four consecutive Premier League matches after a 3-2 defeat at Brentford. Brentford took a 2-0 lead through Dango Ouattara (5') and Kevin Schade (45'), with Igor Thiago adding a 60th-minute penalty. Liverpool goals came from Milos Kerkez (45+5') and Mohamed Salah (89') but were insufficient. Brentford set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Jordan Henderson anchoring midfield alongside Yehor Yarmoliuk. Liverpool lined up in a 4-3-3 under Arne Slot but were hampered by injuries to Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak. Brentford's compact shape and aggressive pressing disrupted Liverpool's rhythm, lifting the Bees to mid-table respectability and wrecking Liverpool's title defence.
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