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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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The Reds fell behind in west London to Keane Lewis-Potter's header but the game turned just before half-time when Yehor Yarmoliuk was shown a straight red card for a headbutt on Jeremy Jacquet. Liverpool made their man advantage count as Victor Munoz levelled before Isak rifled in his fifth goal of the season on his return from injury. But the visitors struggled to see the game out comfortably, even after Vitaly Janelt saw a second yellow card i…
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