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Reds rally to hand Brentford first defeat of the season
Alexander Isak scored the winner after Brentford were reduced to nine men by two red cards and Liverpool overturned a first-half deficit.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium, overcoming a first-half deficit as the hosts finished with nine players following red cards.
- Brentford led 1-0 through Keane Lewis-Potter's header, but midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk was dismissed for a "headbutting action" against Jeremy Jacquet following a VAR review in first-half stoppage time.
- Victor Munoz equalized in the 62nd minute before Alexander Isak struck in the 70th minute, giving manager Andoni Iraola's side the winner after they exploited their numerical advantage.
- The victory moves Liverpool to fifth in the Premier League, while Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in stoppage time, leaving the hosts with nine men.
- Fitness concerns persist for Liverpool as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off after 32 minutes with what appeared to be a recurrence of his injury, requiring further assessment.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left, 41% Center
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- 41% of the sources lean Left, 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center
L 41%
C 41%
R 18%
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