UPDATE: Liverpool’s Premier League title defence is in serious jeopardy following a shocking 3-2 defeat at Brentford on July 15, 2025. This loss marks the Reds’ fourth consecutive setback, leaving the champions struggling in seventh place in the league standings.
Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, and Igor Thiago devastated Arne Slot’s side, who are now facing an uphill battle to reclaim their former glory. Although Milos Kerkez and Mohamed Salah managed to score late in the game, it was not enough to shift the momentum for Liverpool.
Just five minutes into the match, Liverpool fell behind when Kristoffer Ajer‘s throw-in was converted by Ouattara, leaving the Reds’ defense stunned. The situation worsened just before halftime when Schade capitalized on a mistake from summer signing Florian Wirtz, scoring Brentford’s second goal following a brilliant assist from Damsgaard.
In stoppage time of the first half, Liverpool’s hopes flickered when Kerkez scored from a Conor Bradley cross. However, the second half saw Brentford extend their lead when a foul by Virgil Van Dijk led to a penalty awarded after a VAR review, which Thiago converted.
As the clock wound down, Salah broke his goal drought with a sweet strike, but the damage was already done. Liverpool’s lackluster performance raises questions about their title ambitions, especially as they could fall seven points behind league leaders Arsenal by the end of the weekend.
Meanwhile, Manchester United continued their resurgence with a 4-2 victory over Brighton, pushing them into the top five. Coach Ruben Amorim expressed optimism, stating, “We are improving in the bad moments.” This victory marks United’s third straight win, a stark contrast to Liverpool’s downward spiral.
Sunderland, newly promoted this season, stunned Chelsea with a 2-1 comeback, climbing to second place in the league. Their unexpected rise has captured the attention of football fans, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Premier League.
As the league unfolds, all eyes will be on Liverpool’s next match and whether they can recover from this devastating defeat. The Premier League landscape is shifting rapidly, and fans will be eagerly anticipating what happens next.
