Brentford Defeat Liverpool 3-2, Extending Reds' Premier League Losing Streak to Four

Brentford defeated reigning Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium, marking Liverpool's fourth consecutive league loss and intensifying scrutiny on manager Arne Slot’s tactics. Brentford took an early lead through Dango Ouattara from a long throw, followed by a second goal from Kevin Schade before halftime. Liverpool's Milos Kerkez scored just before the break, but Brentford restored their two-goal lead with a penalty converted by Igor Thiago after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Virgil van Dijk. Mohamed Salah scored a late goal for Liverpool, but it was insufficient to prevent the defeat, leaving Liverpool in sixth place, four points behind leaders Arsenal. Slot expressed disappointment in the team's performance, acknowledging defensive errors and the need for improvement, while captain Van Dijk emphasized the challenge ahead against Crystal Palace. The loss exposed Liverpool's defensive frailties and continued their troubling form despite a recent Champions League victory.