Saturday’s Premier League Results
With half of Matchday 9 now complete, here’s a roundup of the latest scores:
Leeds United 2-1 West Ham
Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
Manchester United 4-2 Brighton
Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
Brilliant Brentford Topple the Champions
After dismantling Manchester United earlier this season, the London club can now claim another impressive scalp, defeating the reigning Premier League champions 3-2 at home.The match produced a total of 32 shots between the two teams, offering fans thrilling end-to-end football. However, Brentford appeared the more composed and confident side throughout, and the scoreline accurately reflects their dominance.
Despite their midweek victory over Frankfurt, Liverpool seemed to fall back into familiar struggles, suffering their third consecutive Premier League defeat.
Impressive Brentford Topple the Champions
After a dominant display against Manchester United earlier this season, the London outfit adds another marquee victory to their record, defeating the reigning Premier League champions 3-2 on home turf.Full-Time: Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
As Gomez launches a long throw into the box, the home supporters anxiously urge the referee to blow the whistle, with stoppage time stretching beyond ten minutes.Liverpool push desperately for an equalizer amid a chorus of boos, but their final opportunity falls to Szoboszlai, whose long-range effort is comfortably gathered by Kelleher to seal the win for Brentford.
Liverpool Earn a Late Corner
Kelleher’s hesitation on the ball draws the referee’s attention, resulting in a late corner for the visitors on the right flank — a final opportunity to spark some late drama.Brentford Earn a Late Corner
Janelt opts for a short pass to Thiago, who smartly tries to retain possession and run down the clock against Liverpool’s press.Following Thiago’s earlier time-wasting, the referee signals an additional three minutes of stoppage time.
Late Substitutions for Brentford
Ajer and Ouattara make their way off the pitch, with Frank Onyeka and Rico Henry coming on to see out the final minutes.Ouattara Squanders a Golden Opportunity
Having beaten van Dijk with a sharp move, Ouattara finds himself one-on-one with Mamardashvili — but astonishingly fires his shot over the crossbar.Another big chance goes begging for the midfielder
GOAL! Salah Strikes Back — Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
Salah produces a moment of brilliance inside the box, slotting home with precision to give Liverpool a glimmer of hope and reignite belief among their travelling supporters.
Liverpool pushing for late goal
Despite the result looking beyond them, they continue to show positivity on the Brentford end.
The hosts are more than happy to drop back and see this through though, as they fend off one wave after another.
Ouattara’s Header Goes Just Wide
Lewis-Potter swings in a beautiful cross from the left flank, perfectly aimed for Ouattara’s run into the box.The midfielder rises well but can only glance his header narrowly past the right post. Another close call — he’s already missed a golden opportunity earlier and could easily have been celebrating a hat-trick by now.