Keith Andrews says Brentford should be disappointed to settle for a point against Champions League opposition, and that is the tone around Saturday’s meeting with Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford have not lost in six league games, sit fourth in the Premier League with 10 points from six matches, and now face a Liverpool side carrying fitness doubts and a suspension.
Brentford's early run
Brentford are one of only three Premier League teams yet to lose after six matches this season. They are also unbeaten in eight top-flight home games, which is their longest such run since the 2022-23 campaign when they went 11 home games without defeat.
That home record gives Keith Andrews’ side real weight in this fixture. The form is not being framed like a surprise anymore, either. Brentford are in fourth with 10 points from six games, and their place near the top is backed by a run that has already lasted six matches.
Liverpool's fitness doubts
Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are all doubts for Liverpool, while Ryan Gravenberch will serve a one-match suspension after his sending off against Manchester City.
Liverpool are ninth in the Premier League with nine points from six games. That leaves them behind Brentford before a trip that already looks awkward on paper, especially with key attacking options unsettled.
Recent meetings have also been lively. Brentford beat Liverpool 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium almost 12 months ago, and the teams drew 1-1 at Anfield in May.
Saturday's game will tell us more about whether Brentford's start holds up against a bigger name or whether Liverpool can cope with another trimmed-down attack. For now, the more striking fact is that Brentford are treating a visit from Liverpool as the sort of game they expect to win, not just survive.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →
