Liverpool endured a hard-fought victory over Brentford and Virgil van Dijk explained how hard it was against the West London club. Speaking via liverpoolfc.com, our captain said: “Every win is a big result,

Darwin Nunez was still trotting on to the pitch having been introduced midway through the second half when he was serenaded by chants from the home crowd that suggested the Uruguayan was, in polite terms, an inferior version of former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.

Substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday, as the Premier League leaders left it late to record their first league win of 2025

Diogo Jota doesn't make Liverpool's squad today as the Reds look to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Brentford, with Arne Slot having already explained his absence.

But they are likely set for another stern test against a mid-table Brentford team that boast one of the strongest home records in the division. The Bees have won the same amount of matches as Liverpool and Arsenal on their own patch so far this season and bring in Yehor Yarmoliuk for Mathias Jensen in midfield.

Brentford are looking to bounce back in the league following a surprising 1-0 defeat to Plymouth in the FA Cup. Despite this setback, they showed resilience in a recent match against Manchester City, managing a 2-2 draw after being behind, which could boost their confidence before facing Liverpool.

Phil Foden scored twice, but Brentford did the same in the final 15 minutes to steal a 2-2 draw in west London.

Brentford are ready to let one goalkeeper leave on loan before the transfer deadline on Monday, 3 February. Mark Flekken will remain Thomas Frank's first choice but Ellery Balcombe's loan recall from St Mirren has left the club with too many goalkeepers. Balcombe joins Hakon Valdimarsson and Matthew Cox in the west London club's squad.

Liverpool will be hoping to avoid Yoane Wissa when they take on Brentford on Saturday. The Reds previously monitored the 41-goal star before his move to the Bees

LONDON - Substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday, as the Premier League leaders left it late to record their first league win of 2025. Read more at straitstimes.

London: Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2 0 win