Liverpool Suffers Fourth Consecutive Premier League Loss After Brentford Defeat

Brentford beat Liverpool 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium, inflicting a fourth successive Premier League defeat on the champions. Dango Ouattara opened after five minutes from a Michael Kayode long throw, Kevin Schade added a second before half-time with a run in behind, and Igor Thiago converted a VAR-awarded penalty in the second half. Milos Kerkez had pulled one back in first-half stoppage time and Mohamed Salah scored a late consolation, but Liverpool’s late pressure was repelled. The result underlined Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities and lack of cutting edge despite possession, leaving Arne Slot with mounting questions as the side slips down the table. The match also featured controversy around the refereeing and a VAR intervention (Simon Hooper was booed at the break and did not return through injury), while Brentford’s direct, physical approach — long throws and pace in behind — proved decisive.