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Brentford Stun Liverpool with Controversial 3-2 Victory, Denting Title Hopes
25 Oct
Summary
- Liverpool suffer 3-2 defeat to Brentford, leaving their Premier League title defense in jeopardy
- Controversial penalty decision proves pivotal as Brentford come from behind to win
- Liverpool's struggles continue despite recent 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt
On October 25th, 2025, Liverpool's Premier League title defense took another major blow as they suffered a chaotic 3-2 defeat to Brentford. The loss leaves Arne Slot's side sixth in the table, four points off leaders Arsenal, and their title challenge is now in serious jeopardy.
Brentford got off to a flying start, with Dango Ouattara giving the hosts the lead just five minutes into the game. Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, and Brentford doubled their advantage through Nathan Schade. However, the visitors pulled one back just before the break through Kerkez to make it 2-1 at half-time.
The second half saw more controversy, as Brentford were awarded a penalty after a lengthy VAR review. Referee Tim Robinson deemed that Virgil van Dijk's foul on Ouattara had occurred on the line, resulting in a spot-kick that Igor Thiago converted to make it 3-1 to the hosts.
Despite a late goal from Mohamed Salah, Liverpool were unable to find an equalizer, leaving Brentford to celebrate a famous victory that has dealt a major blow to the Reds' title aspirations. With 29 games still to play, Liverpool have time to turn things around, but their current form and defensive frailties suggest their Premier League crown may be slipping away.
