Follow live coverage as Brentford face Liverpool today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford FC 3 - 2 Liverpool FC
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:19Brentford picked up another famous win at home as they defeated reigning champions Liverpool 3-2. The home side took the lead within the first five minutes as Collins glanced a header on for Ouattara to score with a well-taken volley. Liverpool began to put some passes together after that and exerted some pressure, with Wirtz going close. However, Andrews' men would end the half strongly and doubled their advantage as Schade finished after being put clean through by Damsgaard. Kerkez, who had struggled in the first half, gave Liverpool hope with his first goal since joining on the stroke of half-time. Brentford would regain their two goal advantage from the penalty spot following a VAR intervention, as replays showed that Van Dijk had fouled Ouattara on the line after the decision was originally given as a free-kick. Liverpool barely threatened despite being behind but did pull a goal back through a moment of brilliance from Salah. Nevertheless, the Bees held on for a priceless win. In terms of xG, remarkably, both sides generated 2.21. Brentford now travel to Grimsby Town in the League Cup while Liverpool host Crystal Palace in the same competition. That's all from me, thank you and goodbye!
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:18Only Erling Haaland with 11 has scored more Premier League goals than Thiago this season for Brentford. It's been a fantastic start to the campaign for the Brazilian.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:17Only Jamie Carragher, Martin Skrtel, Phil Babb, and Sami Hyypia have conceded more Premier League penalties for Liverpool than Van Dijk. Van Dijk has conceded four since joining in 2018, while Carragher leads the way with nine.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:16Kayode has been everywhere this evening and wins a foul for his side after getting in front of Ekitike. That eases some of the pressure on Brentford, though in truth, Slot's men are barely providing much of a threat despite the scoreline.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:16ANOTHER LIFELINE! Brentford will be kicking themselves as they lose the ball playing out from the back. Szoboszlai clips a pass to Salah, who expertly controls the ball on his left before delivering a stunning effort on his weaker foot which fires into the net off the crossbar. Brentford 3-2 Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:16Kelleher holds onto the ball for too long, leading to Liverpool being awarded a corner but Lewis-Potter heads it away at the front post.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:11FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 3-2 LIVERPOOL
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:11It's agonising for Brentford as Liverpool threaten with barely any time left, but Kelleher manages to hold onto the ball following a poorly-hit strike from distance by Szoboszlai. That should be enough for the Bees.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:09Thiago is booked for allowing another ball onto the pitch. Seconds left in this one now.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:07Despite Liverpool scoring through Salah, Brentford have enjoyed most of the ball in injury time. Lewis-Potter does well to win a corner for the home side, with the crowd roaring him on.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:04Ajer is replaced by Henry for the home side.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:03Brentford look to run the clock down as Onyeka replaces Ouattara.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:02Lewis-Potter is booked after a scuffle with Chiesa near the corner flag. Brentford desperately want that final whistle but there's plenty of time left after Thiago's injury.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:02Thiago goes down and requires treatment after being caught by an arm from Van Dijk. There's a stoppage in play.
Brentford vs Liverpool
22:00Much to the home fans' dismay, there's seven minutes of injury time. Brentford are going to have to work for this victory.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:58Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's better players and gets the assist with some fine vision to find Salah.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:57Mac Allister clips a cross into the path of Ngumoha but Kelleher is quick off his line and claims the ball.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:53Ouattara gets across Konate and manages to meet Lewis-Potters's searching cross but he glances a header wide of goal. He really should have done better on that occasion.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:52Yet another disappointing Premier League performance from Wirtz and he is replaced by Gomez for the last 10 minutes.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:52Liverpool look out of ideas and haven't really created a chance of note in this second half. Slot has made changes but they have not had the desired effect. Wirtz and Salah have been poor once again this evening. The Egyptian cuts inside but then blazes a shot miles over the bar.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:48Damsgaard leaves the field to warm applause, with Jensen coming on in his place.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:48Schade has worked so hard for his side this evening and now comes off for Lewis-Potter.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:47It's all got a bit scrappy in the middle of the park, with fouls being awarded for either side. That has disrupted Liverpool's rhythm somewhat and suits Brentford as we approach the last stretch of the match.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:48Liverpool win a corner but it's dealt with and they are forced to recycle possession once more. Eventually Brentford win a free-kick as Kelleher is fouled inside his own penalty area.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:45Schade is now booked for a high challenge on Konate.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:453-1 is the score as it stands and that was also the scoreline in January 2023 when Brentford recorded their only Premier League victory over Liverpool. The Bees are 15 minutes away from another famous win at the Brentford Community Stadium, but there's still plenty of work to do.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:42Liverpool are just starting to get a foothold on the game as we enter the final 20 minutes of this encounter. However, they are unable to convert this control into clear-cut chances and Kelleher hasn't had much to do in this second half, as of yet.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:38Jones has to come off with an injury, and the exciting talent Ngumoha replaces him.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:39Liverpool are nearly 20 minutes away from losing four Premier League matches in a row. Not even Roy Hodgson, during his ill-fated spell in charge from 2010 to 2011, managed that feat. They look completely out of ideas at the moment.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:36After a delay to the start of the second half, we are back up and running. Original referee Simon Hooper has suffered an injury, and he has been replaced by Tim Robinson.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:36GREAT CHANCE! Brentford really should have four! It's brilliant play from Kayode down the right as he makes a fine overlapping run and tees up a cross for the unmarked Thiago but he balloons his header over the crossbar. Nobody in Liverpool colours were close to him.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:35Liverpool are close to a second as Szoboszlai's cross causes chaos in the Brentford penalty area but Collins and then Van den Berg make terrific defensive blocks to thwart the away side from unlocking a finish. The away side win a corner at the end of it but the Bees clear the ball away from danger.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:34Liverpool are awarded a free-kick which Szoboszlai takes, but Collins makes a brilliant headed intervention to prevent Van Dijk from getting on the end of it. The Irishman has been superb so far at the heart of the Brentford defence.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:30Mac Allister comes on for the Reds, replacing Bradley.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:30Despite his goal, Kerkez has had a torrid night and he is replaced by Robertson.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:30Liverpool are making changes now and Chiesa comes on for Gakpo.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:29GOOOALLLL!!!!!!!!! BRENTFORD HAVE A THIRD! Thiago sends Mamardashvili the wrong way and they have restored their two goal advantage. Brentford 3-1 Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:29PENALTY TO BRENTFORD! Dramatic scenes as initially Ouattara is fouled by Van Dijk and a free-kick to the home side are awarded a free-kick. However, following a VAR decision, a penalty is awarded as replays show that contact was made on the line.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:26At the start of that move, Salah had caught Ouattara after standing on his ankle and the Egyptian is handed a yellow card.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:25Liverpool are on the ropes at the start of this second half! Neat intricate play on the edge of the area opens up space for Damsgaard to have a crack - he looks for that far corner but Mamardashvili denies him for a second time with a strong one-handed stop.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:24CLOSE! Brentford search for a third as Schade runs off the back of Bradley and latches onto a pass over the top before centering it to Thiago, but Mamardashvili makes himself big from a tight angle and prevents the striker from getting on the scoresheet. The home side smell blood here.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:23Ekitike goes down under the challenge of Janelt and stays down, but the referee does not award Liverpool a free-kick. The young French forward is back on his feet soon enough, he needs to be stronger in that situation.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:21Brentford go forward as Henderson clips a ball forward for Thiago, who attempts to swivel past Konate and strike an effort at goal but there's no pace on it and Mamardashvili is equal to it. The home side need to remain a threat offensively if they are to get something out of this.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:19Brentford have their first long throw of the second half and it's taken by Schade this time. It's not nearly as threatening and Liverpool manage to clear with ease. Salah is nearly set free on goal but Kelleher, like all good goalkeepers, sweeps and cleans up the danger.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:18Kerkez' Premier League goals have been scored away from home (Molineux in November 2024, St James' Park in January 2025 and today). Despite his goal, he's not enjoyed a particularly strong match and has already been caught out on numerous occasions on that left side.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:06GOOOALLL!!!!!!! IT'S A SECOND! It comes on the counter-attack as Liverpool give the ball away cheaply. Damsgaard picks up the loose ball and steadies himself before producing a delicious, defence-splitting pass which sets Schade free on goal. He composes himself and then finds the back of the net with a cool finish. Brentford 2-0 Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
21:06Brentford have now scored eight goals in the first half of Premier League matches this season, only Manchester United have more with nine. Brentford beat United 3-1 last month at home.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:59Brenntford have scored plenty in the first half, they have also conceded eight during that time, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham, the two bottom clubs in the Premier League, conceding more. The live win probability has their chances of holding on and winning at 49%, with Liverpool's chances at 22.5% and the possibility of a draw at 28.5%. The second half is coming right up.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:57Brentford lead Liverpool 2-1 after a breathless first half at the Brentford Community Stadium. They took the lead after just five minutes, and it came from a long throw, as Collins flicked a header on for Ouattara to score from close range with a smart volley. Liverpool then began to dominate and did create some chances, with Wirtz going closest but his effort was inches away from finding the corner of the net. Brentford came back into it as the half drew to a close with Damsgaard finding Schade with a brilliant pass and the forward did the rest to put the Bees 2-0 up. However, their perfect half was to be undone as Kerkez finished well at the back post to give the league champions hope. Liverpool lead in terms of xG, with 1.16 in comparison to Brentford's 0.98
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:53HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 2-1 LIVERPOOL
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:51GOOOALLL!!!! LIFELINE FOR LIVERPOOL! It comes down the right as Bradley delivers a cross which evades Ekitike, but Kerkez is free in space after Ouattara switches off and scores his first goal since joining from Bournemouth. Brentford 2-1 Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:49There will be three minutes of added time for the first half.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:48Damsgaard is such a key player for the Bees and highlighted it there with his wonderful pass which found Schade. Brentford could not have asked for a better first 45 minutes.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:45Bradley and Jones combine well on the right, but the latter's low cross is cleared away by Collins, who has read the game excellently in the first half. He then makes a perfect tackle to deny Gakpo, who goes down in the penalty area but the referee is not interested.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:44Liverpool could become just the fourth reigning Premier League champions to lose four consecutive games after Leicester in 2016-17, Liverpool themselves in 2020-21 and Manchester City last season. However, there's still plenty of time left for Slot's men to rectify the situation.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:43Now it's Liverpool's time to have a shot on target as Collins heads a ball back to Jones on the edge of the area but his curling shot is straight at Kelleher who claims comfortably. That was the first save the Irishman has made tonight, though it was a regulation one.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:42BRILLIANT SAVE! Some nice interplay between Kayode and Schade sees Brentford move forward before it breaks down with Thiago. Damsgaard is first to the loose ball and strikes an effort at goal which is tipped over in marvellous fashion by Mamardashvili.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:40It's all a bit scrappy at the moment but Ouattara then beats Gakpo in a 50/50 before striking a wild effort on the half-volley but it swerves away from goal. Liverpool are just showing themselves to be a bit of a soft touch at the moment. Out of nowhere, they've lost control and Brentford have their tails up before half-time.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:38Brentford have another long throw but Mamardashvili punches the ball away with purpose. The Georgian has not had a save to make so far but his side is still behind as a result of that early goal.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:35Kerkez has been poor so far tonight and he's now the first player to be booked after pulling Ouattara to the ground.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:34Brentford are enjoying more of the ball again and pen Liverpool back inside their own penalty area, as Kayode has a shot blocked and Henderson tries his luck from distance, but his effort is just wide from the post. Better from Andrews' men.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:30It's very poor from Kerkez as he wastes an inviting move by the away side. He does make a good attacking run from the left and is found by Jones, but his cross is easily swept up by Kelleher in the Brentford goal. Better quality is needed down the flanks for Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:30Yarmoliuk is down and receiving treatment. It looked like he may have twisted his arm as he attempted to chase Szoboszlai. However, it looks like the Ukrainian will continue for now. That stoppage may help Brentford, as it's been relentless Liverpool pressure for a while now.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:29Yarmoliuk cannot continue and he comes off for Janelt. Brentford are forced into a change before the half hour mark.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:27It's another effort for the away side as Gakpo receives the ball on the left flank and cuts inside before unleashing a shot at goal which flies well over the bar from around 25 yards out. It's just not happening for the Liverpool attack at the moment but chances are arriving pretty regularly.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:24Liverpool are in the ascendancy right now but can't find that first goal, as Ekitike fails to find the correct contact to meet Gakpo's cross, and his glanced header is well wide of the Brentford goal. It's been domination since the Bees got the opener, but nothing to show for it.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:21Liverpool threaten for the first time as Gakpo picks up the loose ball and feeds a pass into Salah, but his first touch sees the ball run away from him and Kelleher can claim it. It was quick, incisive play from the away side for the first time this evening.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:22CHANCE! Liverpool seem to have found their groove as Ekitike's flick cannons off a combination of Brentford players into the path of Wirtz, but his left-footed strike on the half volley can't find the corner! He was inches away from his first goal for the club.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:21Brentford are just struggling to get a touch of the ball right now, with the away side first to the second balls and recycling the ball with a bit of control.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:20Liverpool have lost five of their last eight away games in the Premier League, as many as their previous 43 beforehand. The Reds could lose three consecutive league games on the road for the first time since January/February 2023 – a run that included a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, their only Premier League loss to the Bees. A second defeat to Brentford would increase the scrutiny on the Merseyside club after such an outlay in the summer.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:17Since they went behind, the visitors have dominated possession but have had little to show for it. Brentford are compact in their shape and look ready to spring a counter-attack whenever the ball is given away. Liverpool are struggling to find Wirtz in between the lines early on.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:14Liverpool have lost each of their last four Premier League away games against London sides – they last lost five consecutive league visits to the capital between March and November 1970. There's plenty of time left but they will hope to avoid this worrying statistic after tonight's match is over.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:11Liverpool attack for the first time tonight but Salah's cross can't quite reach Ekitike, much to the delight of the home supporters. It's early days but Slot's men are already chasing the game, having now gone behind in six consecutive matches.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:09That is the eighth goal Brentford have scored from a throw in since the beginning of last season. They were a nuisance using this tactic under Thomas Frank in 2024/25 and it has only continued under new boss Keith Andrews, who worked as the set piece coach for the Dane.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:07GOOAALLL!!!!!! BRENTFORD LEAD! Liverpool dealt with the first long throw but not the second! It comes in from Kayode and Collins glances it on for Ouattara, who is stronger than Kerkez and expertly hooks the ball into the net from close range. What a start for the home side! Brentford 1-0 Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:05Brentford have been known for their direct style of play already this season, primarily with their long throws, and the first one of the night comes in from Kayode but Van Dijk rises highest to head the ball away.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:04The spotlight is on Salah tonight, as he returns to the side after being left out in midweek. He becomes the first Liverpool forward to start 50 consecutive Premier League matches for Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:02The reigning champions get us under way here!
Brentford vs Liverpool
20:00The players are now out on the pitch and kick-off is just minutes away here in South West London!
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:36Alexander Isak went off at half-time in Frankfurt with a groin injury and has not made the squad. He joins Alisson Becker and Giovanni Leon who are also injured.
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:36Brentford are unchanged from the side that beat West Ham on Monday night. Kelleher and Henderson play against their old club. Aaron Hickey has not recovered from a knock to his knee and remains on the treatment table alongside Antoni Milambo.
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:36LIVERPOOL SUBS: Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa, Andy Robertson, Freddie Woodman, Trey Nyoni, Kieran Morrison, Rio Ngumoha
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30LIVERPOOL XI (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30BRENTFORD XI (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer; Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmoulik; Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Dango Ouattara; Igor Thiago
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30BRENTFORD SUBS: Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Mathias Jensen, Reiss Nelson, Hakon Valdimarsson, Fabio Carvalho, Frank Onyeka, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30Liverpool will hope to return to winning ways in the Premier League after their European exploits in midweek. They defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the Champions League to end a four match losing run, their worst run of form since November 2014. Last week's match was a bitter one for Arne Slot and his players to take, as they were beaten by rivals Manchester United at Anfield through Harry Maguire's late goal. Nevertheless, they can go within just one point of league leaders Arsenal with a victory in London this evening.
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30Brentford head into this one on the back of a fine 2-0 victory away to West Ham at the London Stadium. That was their third Premier League win of the season and their first away from home, having lost three matches on their travels prior to their previous match. Keith Andrews' men they currently sit 13th in the table. They have defeated Liverpool once since entering the Premier League four years ago, a 3-1 win at home in January 2023.
Brentford vs Liverpool
19:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brentford and Liverpool at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Liverpool
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