Liverpool suffers a shock 3-2 defeat away to Brentford, extending their Premier League losing streak to four games. Read the starting XIs and analysis of the goal-heavy clash.
Starting Lineups
Brentford (5-3-2): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins (C), Van den Berg, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Thiago, Schade.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk (C), Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Match Summary & Key Moments
Liverpool’s alarming run of form continued in the Premier League as they were defeated 3-2 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
This marked the Reds’ fourth consecutive league loss.
The match started poorly for the visitors, with Dango Ouattara firing Brentford into an early lead in the 5th minute following a long throw-in that exposed Liverpool’s defensive frailties. The Bees doubled their advantage just before halftime when Kevin Schade finished a quick counter-attack in the 45th minute.
A late response in the first half gave Liverpool a lifeline, as left-back Miloš Kerkez pulled a goal back in the 45+5th minute.
However, Brentford restored their two-goal cushion on the hour mark. Following a VAR review that deemed Virgil van Dijk’s foul on Ouattara occurred inside the box, Igor Thiago confidently converted the resulting penalty in the 60th minute.
Despite going 3-1 down, Liverpool pushed for a late comeback. Mohamed Salah, who was back in the starting XI, netted a spectacular goal in the 89th minute with a sublime touch and volley, giving the Reds faint hope.
Ultimately, the goal proved to be only a consolation, as Brentford held on through over 10 minutes of stoppage time to secure a crucial 3-2 victory.
The result is a major concern for Arne Slot’s side, highlighting recurring defensive vulnerabilities and continuing their worst league run in years.