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Brentford V Liverpool - As it happened.

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Brentford v Liverpool, matchday 22, 2024/25 Premier League, 18/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Brentford v Liverpool, matchday 22, 2024/25 Premier League, 18/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Brentford and Liverpool, kick-off at 16:00 CET at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, England. A win against the Bees today would take Slot's men 7 points away from second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
89'+1
Darwin Núñez
0 - 2
87'+3
Darwin Núñez
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 90+6'
    FT: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool. A very lively first half came to an end with neither side able to break the stalemate. The game looked set to end in a draw but super-sub Darwin Nunez completely turned the game on his own. The Uruguayan scored a brace in two minutes in injury-time to seal a crucial win for Liverpool in their bid for the title.
  • 90+3'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DARWIN NUNEZ WITH A BRACE IN TWO MINUTES FROM ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE!!!!!! DEADLY COUNTER ATTACK FROM LIVERPOOL AND THE STRIKER AGAIN WITH AN EASY JOB OF STRIKING PAST FLEKKEN!!! 0-2!!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 91'
  • 90+1'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DARWIN NUNEZ SCORES AT THE DEATH!!!!! BRENTFORD THEY HAD DONE ENOUGH TO SEAL THE DRAW BUT TRENT FED THE URUGUAYAN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOX AND ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS PASS IT IN THE BACK OF THE NET!!!! 0-1!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 87'
    Chiesa is on for Gakpo. Can the Italian winger work some magic in the dying moments?
  • 86'
    MASSIVE BLOCK FROM VAN DIJK ON SCHADE'S CROSS!! The Dutchman sends the ball out for a corner.
  • 85'
    TRENT ALMOST HANDED LIVERPOOL THE WINNER!!! The full-back's long-shot was just inches wide as Flekken was beaten!
  • 84'
    WISSA'S DESPERATE SHOT IS SAVED BY ALISSON! The forward tried to angle his shot but it's straight into the gloves of the keeper.
  • 83'
    Wissa is found offside.
Substitution

Substitution

at Brentford
  • 81'
    Damsgaard is replaced by Jensen. Standing-ovation for the Dane, who gave a strong display at the Gtech!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 80'
    Two changes again for the Premier League leaders: Szobo and Mac Allister OFF, Elliott and Jones ON.
  • 78'
    Corner for Liverpool - conceded by Roerslav.
  • 78'
    Chances left and right as teams are running non-stop to take the lead. Wissa charges forward and sends in a cross for Mbeumo, whos header goes straight into the gloves of Alisson.
  • 74'
    Foul by Mac Allister.
  • 72'
    MBEUMO'S SET-PIECE GOES STRAIGHT AT ALISSON!! No one managed to have a touch from the cross as it travelled towards Alisson. The goalkeeper kept the ball out with a delayed reaction as he had bodies in front!
  • 71'
    Brentford get a free-kick in attack.
  • 70'
    MAC ALLISTER THOUGHT HE HAD SCORED BUT HE HIT THE SIDE NETTING!! Frustration levels are rising high for Liverpool now with 20 minutes to go!
  • 70'
    Chaos from the set-piece as everyone tries to get a shot on target, but all Liverpool get is yet another corner.
Card

Yellow card

a Brentford
  • 69'
    Another yellow card as Roeslev is cautioned by the referee for his foul on Gakpo. Precious free-kick for the Reds.
Card

Yellow card

a Brentford
  • 68'
    Yellow card for Norgaard.
Substitution

Substitution

at Brentford
  • 66'
    First change for Brentford as well: Janelt leaves the pitch for Schade.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 65'
    Double change for Liverpool: Diaz and Tsimikas OFF, Nunes and Robertson ON.
  • 63'
    MASSIVE SAVE FROM FLEKKEN ON DIAZ!! Luis Diaz hit the ball low and hard from close range on the rebound but what a save from the keeper to get down a keep that out. There was a slight penalty check for Flekken's challenge on Diaz after the save.
  • 60'
    BRENTFORD PLAYERS ARE DEMANDING A PENALTY FROM KONATE'S HANDBALL!!! There was the touch from the Frenchman but it is deemed involuntary on the rebound by the referee.
  • 58'
    Foul from Diaz. Interesting free-kick for Brentford.
  • 58'
    MBEUMO WAS THROUGH ON GOAL!!! The Bees No.9 was away but he tried to cut inside as he reached the penalty box, giving TAA the chance to nick the ball away from him.
  • 57'
    Another corner for Liverpool.
  • 55'
    VAN DE BERG WITH A FUNDAMENTAL TACKLE ON DIAZ!! The Brazilian had men in support but went for the individual run to have a go at Flekken on his own. He gets past Van der Berg to shoot but the defender makes a great recovery to block the ball and deny the Liverpool man.
  • 54'
    The ball from the corner is straight at Flekken.
  • 53'
    LIVERPOOL APPLYING PRESSURE!! Salah's cross is headed away by Collins, who concedes the corner.
  • 51'
    Mbeumo charges forward on the counter-attack and goes down following a challenge in defence, but referee tells the striker to get up.
  • 50'
    SZOBO'S STRIKE WAS ON TARGET BUT IT'S BLOCKED!!! The midfielder has been unlucky to not have scored but he gets a corner for his side.
  • 50'
    Collins blocks a dangerous cross from Gakpo. First corner of the second-period for Liverpool.
  • 48'
    Foul from Ibrahima Konate on Wissa.
  • 46'
    Underway for the second half!!!
  • 45+1'
    HT: Brentford 0-0 Liverpool. A very lively first half comes to an end with neither side able to break the stalemate. Brentford had plenty of chances as Mbeumo and Damsgaard particularly caused trouble, but Liverpool came closest to opening the scoring later on with Luis Diaz and Szobozlai, who was denied by the woodwork.
  • 45'
    One minute of added time!!
  • 45'
    Corner for the Reds conceded by Lewis-Potter.
Card

Yellow card

a Liverpool
  • 43'
    Yellow card for Szobo for his foul on Janelt.
  • 41'
    Foul on Damsgaard in attack on Mac Allister.
  • 39'
    GAKPO HAD THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO GO IN FRONT!!! It was 2v1 for Liverpool as Salah fed Gakpo in front of goal, but Flekken was quickly out of his lines to throw off the striker, who's shot ended up being nowhere near the target.
  • 35'
    SZOBO HITS THE CROSSBAR FROM DISTANCE!!!! That would've been an insane goal from the midfielder, who seems to have his shooting boots on! Third chance in a row for him.
  • 34'
    GREAT SOLO RUN FROM SZOBO!!! The Hungarian slowly crept his way into the box before shooting from a tight angle. Flekken was down to deny the Reds player.
  • 33'
    Szobo's shot is blocked and away for a corner.
  • 31'
    Foul on Wissa in attack.
  • 31'
    Yet another corner for Liverpool - Collins with the block on Salah's cross.
  • 29'
    Brentford were breaking on the counter but Yermoliuk is caught offside.
  • 26'
    Another corner for Liverpool - their sixth already - as Wissa's attempt to avoid was not successful.
  • 25'
    Szobo gets a corner for Liverpool.
  • 23'
    NORGAARD CANNOT FIND THE TARGET FROM MBEUMO'S SET-PIECE!!! The Cameroon forward picked out Norgaard but the cross was a bit too high and powerful, causing the ball to go well above the crossbar.
  • 22'
    Foul from Mac Allister on Wissa. The hosts have a nice set-piece here, can they take advantage of it?
  • 20'
    THE REDS ARE LOOKING SHAKY IN DEFENCE!!! Brentford quickly got on the front foot with three quick passes but Mbeumo was quickly met with bodies in front of him as his shot did not threaten Alisson.
  • 18'
    FLEKKEN STRETCHES TO DENY GRAVENBERCH!! The Dutchman was well-positioned to hit it from range, but the Bees' goalkeeper put in a strong hand to concede a corner.
  • 15'
    LUIS DIAZ WAS ALONE IN FRONT OF GOAL!!! The No.7 was fed with a long pass in the box but he was disoriented as his awkward attempt to head the ball ended with it hitting his back.
  • 14'
    Foul from Norgaard on Mac Allister.
  • 12'
    CHANCE FOR LUIS DIAZ!!! The Brazilian forward was through on goal, but his shot lacked power and was not on target as Collins intercepts it comfortably.
  • 11'
    MBEUMO WITH THE SHOT BUT ALISSON SAVES!!!! Damsgaard again crucial to get the attack going, but the striker's attempt was to central and the Brazilian keeper catches the ball with ease.
  • 8'
    Norgaard is found offside.
Card

Yellow card

a Liverpool
  • 8'
    Yellow card for Tsimikas, who was protesting the referee's decision on his challenge on Mbeumo.
  • 7'
    Foul from Tsimikas on Mbeumo.
  • 6'
    Corner for Liverpool on the counter. Collins again the player to concede it.
  • 5'
    SHIVERS FOR LIVERPOOL AS BRENTFORD WERE INCHES AWAY FROM OPENING THE SCORING!!! Great build-up from Brentford, who got away well from Damsgaard's long ball from Mbeumo. The No.9 passes it to Roerslev, who then launches a powerful cross for Wissa, who just about misses it in front of goal!!
  • 3'
    The Bees successfully deal with the corner and manage to get a free-kick following Gakpo's foul in attack.
  • 2'
    Corner for Liverpool early on as Collins in the last to touch the ball.
  • 1'
    Underway at the Gtech Stadium for Brentford-Liverpool!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    One minute of silence for Denis Law. The former Man United and Scotland legend passed away on Friday aged 84. Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances during 11 years at Old Trafford until 1973, which places him third behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton on United's all-time list. Many football stars paid tribute to the late striker following the news of his passing. Rest in peace to the King of Stretford End.
  • PRVW
    Players are out of the tunnel, here we gooooooooooo!
  • PRVW
    Less than ten minutes to go until kick-off, any predicitons?
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Arne Slot's side: Kelleher, Eno, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Quansah, Bradley.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Thomas Frank's side: Valdimarsson, Henry, Schade, Jensen, Carvalho, Mee, Konak, Maghoma, Ji-soo.
  • PRVW
    Brentford starting lineup: Flekken (GK); Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard, Yermoliuk; Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard.
  • PRVW
    Official lineups have landed at the Gtech stadium!!! Let's see what they're saying, starting with the hosts...
  • PRVW
    Liverpool possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
  • PRVW
    Brentford possible lineup: Flekken (GK); Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
  • PRVW
    Now let's have a look at some possible lineups to warm things up!
  • PRVW
    Liverpool can consider themselves fortunate with injuries as Joe Gomez is the only injured player for Saturday's trip to the capital. The defender is likely to return in February from his hamstring issue.
  • PRVW
    As for the hosts, Diogo Jota is a doubt after reporting discomfort following his goalscoring cameo performance against Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw in midweek. With Nunez returning after having served his one-game suspension, the Uruguayan is in contention for a starling place up front.
  • PRVW
    Ethan Pinnock recently joined Brentford's list of absentees alongside fellow defenders Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer due to a hamstring problem. summer-signing Igor Thiago is ruled out with an infection following a knee injury while Joshua Dasilva and Gustavo Nunes continue their spells on the sidelines due to long-term injuries.
  • PRVW
    The hosts have struggled with injuries this season and remain without numerous important players for today's afternoon kick-off.
  • PRVW
    On the other hand, Brentford sits comfortably mid-table, in 11th place, with 28 points. The Bees will be feeling they can take on Slot's side after coming from 2 goals down to draw against Man City on matchday 21. A win would take the London club in joint 9th place with Brighton.
  • PRVW
    Slot also spoke in his pre-match press conference, highlighting the competitiveness of the Premier League ahead of a challenging second half of the season. This season, maybe more than every other season, shows the strength of every single team that's in the league. So, it shows you that in the second half of the season, it's even harder to win your games than in the first half of the season," the Dutchman said.
  • PRVW
    "Two draws doesn't feel great but we have another opportunity on Saturday to work our socks off and get a win at Brentford and then it's on to the next one," Liverpool captain Van Dijk said ahead of the game.
  • PRVW
    Nevertheless, having lost only twice in all competitions this term, Liverpool still sit at the top of the English flight four points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand.
  • PRVW
    Slot's men have been looking set to turn the title race into a stately procession towards their first Premier League crown since 2020. But recent stumbles have finally shown a few chinks in their armour as Liverpool drew against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest and lost to Tottenham in the League Cup semi-final first leg.
Info

Pre-match

18 January 2025, 16:00

Referee: Andy Madley | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Brentford and Liverpool, kick-off at 16:00 CET at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, England.