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Frank compares Simons to Wirtz amid playmakers' struggles

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank compared Xavi Simons to Liverpool's Florian Wirtz as the playmakers continue to struggle for form since swapping the Bundesliga for the Premier League in the summer. Simons left RB Leipzig to complete his move to Spurs, while Wirtz joined the Reds from former German champions Bayer Leverkusen as the Merseyside broke the British transfer record at that time.

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Slot insists Liverpool four-game slump 'shouldn't matter'

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has called for calm after watching his side slump to a worrying fourth consecutive loss at the weekend, in the form of the damaging 2-1 home defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United. The Dutchman has urged players and fans to focus on the coming matches and not dwell on woeful recent run as the Reds look to get back on track.

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Scott backs 'risk-taker' Carragher to make shock Liverpool return

Jamie Carragher has been backed to make a sensational return to Liverpool to help out Arne Slot's struggling side after a run of four straight defeats in all competitions. The club spent heavily in the summer on new signings, some of whom have struggled to settle, and Malik Scott thinks Carragher's experience could prove a useful asset in the dressing room.

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Liverpool identify Semenyo as long-term Salah replacement

Liverpool have reportedly identified Antoine Semenyo as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, with a January swoop lined up for the Bournemouth player after the emergence of a release clause in his contract. The 'Egyptian King', whose goals have lit up Anfield since he joined the Merseyside club in 2017, is enduring a rare drought, and whispers of a successor are starting to grow louder.

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Sore loser Slot must take accountability to end Reds' rut

Arne Slot's Liverpool tenure had been plain sailing until late September rolled around, with the Dutchman the picture of cool as he guided the Reds to the Premier League title in his first season at the helm, making the job look easy after stepping into the very large shoes vacated by Jurgen Klopp in 2024. The new campaign had started well enough, albeit while a number of late goals might have papered over the cracks, but things feel different now.

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'He has particular quality' - Slot concerned over injured Gravenberch

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted he is worried about Ryan Gravenberch after seeing the Dutch midfielder sustain an ankle problem during Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield. Gravenberch has since been ruled out of the Reds' Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt and Slot is concerned his presence will be missed as his team aim to end a run of four straight defeats.

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Liverpool in flight chaos before Eintracht Frankfurt clash

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their preparations for this week's Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, after the aircraft taking them to Germany was hit with a "technical issue", meaning that Arne Slot will not be able to conduct a press conference before the encounter in midweek. The Reds are aiming to break a streak of four successive defeats after their weekend loss to Manchester United at Anfield.

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PL punishment for Liverpool looming after Man Utd loss?!

Liverpool will be reminded of the Premier League's multi-ball rules after multiple breaches of the system during their late loss to Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. The rules on how balls are given to players after going out of play changed in 2022, with ball boys and girls no longer allowed to throw them to players, as they are instead positioned on cones, with stars expected to pick them up themselves.

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🎥 | Maguire stars in 442oons' epic version of 'Soda Pop'

After scoring the winning goal in Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, Harry Maguire is the new star of 442oons latest parody video that's inspired by the 2025 KPop Demon Hunters song titled 'Soda Pop'. With cameos from Sir Alex Ferguson, referee Michael Oliver and more, this one's a must-watch for all Premier League fans!

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Next Ekitike or Marmoush? Six Eintracht stars set for big moves

Eintracht Frankfurt have earned a sterling reputation for developing players from the promising bracket to top-class and selling them on for significant profit in recent years, particularly in attacking positions. The German club made around €208 million (£181m/$242m) by transferring Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller and Randal Kolo Muani to AC Milan, West Ham and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively, and boosted that total by another €170m (£148/$198) last season when two more talismanic performers caught the eye of Europe's elite.

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Slot has surprise verdict on media scrutiny amid Liverpool struggles

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is in the spotlight in England after seeing his team suffer four straight defeats in all competitions. The results have brought talk of a 'crisis' at Anfield under the Dutchman, particularly after a big-spending summer transfer window, but the Liverpool boss is remaining calm and has plenty of experience of coming under pressure from the media.

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Arteta refuses to accept Arsenal being labelled title favourites

Mikel Arteta refused to entertain the idea that Arsenal are new favourites to win the Premier League title this season after reigning champions Liverpool suffered their third successive league defeat against Manchester United on Sunday. Earlier in the weekend, the Gunners edged out Fulham 1-0 to extend their lead over second-place Manchester City to three points.

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Klopp 'cannot imagine' the Liverpool dressing room without Jota

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he simply cannot imagine the dressing room at Anfield without Diogo Jota. The 58-year-old has reflected on the Portugal international's tragic passing in a car crash and revealed how he was left in disbelief by the devastating news when he first heard that the forward he signed had been killed in an accident at the age of just 28.

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Kerkez accused of failing to cope with pressure at Liverpool

Milos Kerkez stands accused of being unable to withstand the demands at Liverpool, with the left-back told that he even brought down Virgil van Dijk during the Reds' 2-1 loss to rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. Kerkez, who was one of the Premier League's best full-backs in 2024-25 season while at Bournemouth, is yet to live up to the expectations on Merseyside.

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Klopp explains decision to snub Man Utd and take Liverpool job

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained why he opted to join the Reds over rivals Manchester United. The 58-year-old has revealed he was approached by the Red Devils to succeed the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013 but was put off by the club's plans to bring former superstars, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, back to Old Trafford for another spell.

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Dalot sends message to Man Utd fan waiting for five-in-a-row haircut

Manchester United star Diogo Dalot has responded to viral fan Frank Ilett - known as TheUnitedStrand - who vowed not to get a haircut until the Red Devils win five games in a row. After United’s back-to-back victories over Sunderland and Liverpool, the Portugal full-back playfully admitted the team hopes to “give him that haircut” with three more consecutive victories needed.

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Klopp addresses Liverpool’s £450m spend after City complaints

Jurgen Klopp has, having previously criticised the spending power of Manchester City, addressed Liverpool’s elaborate recruitment drive in the summer of 2025 that saw them smash records while splashing out £450 million ($603m). Ex-Reds boss Klopp claims that he would “never, ever” have asked for that kind of money from the Anfield board during his time at the helm.

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📽️ | Kane compiles Bundesliga vs Premier League legends XI

Harry Kane has, during an exclusive either/or quiz with GOAL, pieced together a star-studded XI made up of Premier League and Bundesliga legends. The England captain has, of course, graced both of those divisions across spells with Tottenham and Bayern Munich. He has now made some intriguing selections from a list that includes the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Oliver Kahn and Gerd Muller.

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'F*cking pathetic' - Slot torn to shreds for Sesko comment

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has come under fire following his comments around the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. The Dutchman criticised United’s style of play after full-time and even referenced Benjamin Sesko’s omission from the starting XI in a baffling pre-match claim. His remarks sparked outrage among rival fans, who branded the manager’s reaction as “f*cking pathetic”.

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'It's possible' - Klopp opens the door to sensational Liverpool return

Jurgen Klopp has dramatically left the door open to a second stint as Liverpool boss, with the charismatic German admitting: “It’s possible”. The Premier League and Champions League title winner is not missing coaching, though, as he fills a role with Red Bull, but is ruling nothing out and has hinted that a sensational return to Anfield could be made at some point.

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Liverpool urged to DROP Salah by club legend Carragher

Jamie Carragher has called on Liverpool to drop Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian superstar putting in another lacklustre performance as the Reds suffered a dramatic 2-1 defeat to old adversaries Manchester United. Salah has been a talismanic presence at Anfield down the years, but questions are now being asked of whether he should be one of the first names on the team sheet.

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'We always believe in the system!' - Fernandes defends Amorim

Bruno Fernandes passionately defended Ruben Amorim's tactics amid criticism of the manager's system, after Manchester United registered a "massive" victory over rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. United beat the Reds 2-1 to claim their first win at Anfield since 2016 as Amorim also secured back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time in his tenure.

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Amorim explains bold decision to bench Sesko for Liverpool clash

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed the reasoning behind his surprise decision to bench big-money summer signing Benjamin Sesko for the crunch clash with heated rivals Liverpool at Anfield. Amorim’s team selections were ultimately vindicated after watching his side sensationally beat the Premier League champions 2-1 in a pulsating clash on Merseyside.

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Slot brutally brands Man Utd a 'long-ball team'

Arne Slot brutally branded Manchester United a "long-ball team" as he claimed Liverpool "hardly conceded a chance" in their disappointing 2-1 loss at Anfield on Sunday. United registered their first victory at Anfield since 2016 and secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since Ruben Amorim took over as head coach in November last year.

Frequently asked questions

Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.

Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.

Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.

The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.

Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.

Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.

Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.

With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.

David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.

Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.

Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.