London, Gtech Community Stadium — Liverpool’s troubles deepened on Saturday evening as Arne Slot’s side slumped to a 3–2 defeat against Brentford, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League loss.

The momentum from Wednesday’s Champions League triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt quickly evaporated in west London, as Brentford capitalized on defensive lapses to claim a memorable win.

Dango Ouattara opened the scoring early on before Kevin Schade doubled the advantage near half-time, leaving the visitors reeling. Liverpool briefly threatened a comeback when Milos Kerkez reduced the deficit shortly after the restart, but Igor Thiago restored the Bees’ two-goal cushion from the penalty spot on the hour mark.

Although Mohamed Salah netted late in the 89th minute to spark faint hopes of a rescue, Brentford held firm to secure all three points — much to the delight of their home supporters.

The defeat leaves Liverpool enduring their worst start to a Premier League campaign in over three decades, having last lost four of their opening nine fixtures in the 1993–94 season. That year ended with a disappointing eighth-place finish — and Slot now faces growing pressure to prevent history from repeating itself.

Chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” echoed around the stadium, underscoring the frustration surrounding Liverpool’s early-season collapse. With the Reds now four points behind Arsenal, who play on Sunday, serious questions are being asked about Slot’s ability to steady the ship and reignite their title challenge.