Barcola shines as Liverpool labour to 2-1 win over Brentford
Liverpool took advantage of Brentford’s red cards, with Alexander Isak scoring the winner and the Bees finishing with nine men.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Liverpool played Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London, seeking momentum after a 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK in Austria.
- Manager Andoni Iraola sought to improve his team's away form, having won only 2 of 6 Premier League games, while the fourth-placed Bees entered unbeaten this season.
- Iraola praised summer signing Bradley Barcola after his hat trick, saying, "I'm really happy for Bradley because you were asking me yesterday about him not making the numbers." Florian Wirtz also impressed.
- Historically, Brentford remained unbeaten against the Reds last season, with Liverpool's last road victory at the Bees occurring in 2024; draw odds were set at 11/4.
- Only a single point separated ninth-placed Liverpool from the fourth-placed Bees in the table, setting up a critical encounter in the tightly contested Premier League campaign.
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Brentford player sent off for headbutt
Brentford's Yehor Yarmolyuk is sent off for a headbutt against Liverpool.
Nine goals created and a template given: Florian Wirtz shows himself in good shape in the victory of Liverpool FC in Brentford. Manchester City meanwhile expands the lead of the table.
The Reds overturned the Bees (2-1) and signed a precious success, despite the wounds of Szoboszlai and Frimpong.
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