Preview: Liverpool vs Brentford – stats, team news, line-ups
Liverpool is set to face Brentford at Anfield in a crucial match for both teams. The Reds need only to avoid defeat to secure a top-five finish and a Champions League spot, while Brentford must win to keep their European hopes alive. Despite high expectations this season, Liverpool's performance has been disappointing, and they are looking to end the campaign on a positive note.
- ▪Liverpool will secure a Champions League spot if they avoid defeat against Brentford.
- ▪Brentford is currently ninth in the table and needs a win to chase a European spot.
- ▪Liverpool has had a complicated season, with a risk of finishing with their lowest points total in a decade.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/preview-liverpool-vs-brentford-stats-145500531.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 14:55:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-23T15:07:27.192Z |
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