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Liverpool will be hoping to get back on track and continue their Premier League title charge as they visit Brentford.
Arne Slot’s side required instant impact from substitute Diogo Jota to salvage a point against high-flying Nottingham Forest, allowing Arsenal to close the gap to four points at the top of the table. While they do still have a game in hand on their rivals, a further stumble could leave Liverpool vulnerable with the title race sure to twist and turn for the remainder of the season.
Their Saturday afternoon business is a trip south to London to meet a Brentford team enjoying a typically solid campaign so far. There was late drama for Thomas Frank’s men on Tuesday night as they pinched a draw in stoppage time against Manchester City, but it was another performance to instil belief as they look to climb into the top half as the back half of the season begins.
Follow all of the latest from the Gtech Community Stadium in our live blog below:
Why Arsenal need a 10-game winning run to the Premier League title – and it must start now
A title race can be full of unpredictable twists and turns but last season was rare, in that the Premier League’s defining moment could be pinpointed exactly, down to the swing of Leon Bailey’s left boot in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Arsenal on 14 April.
Earlier that day Liverpool had lost to Crystal Palace at Anfield, and a sense of heady optimism gripped the Emirates before kick-off. Arsenal had not yet lost a Premier League game in 2024 and, with seven games to go, the title was in their hands.
But Villa had beaten Arsenal at Villa Park earlier in the campaign and were the better team again, finally earning their reward when Bailey’s low finish snuck under David Raya in the 84th minute. By the time Ollie Watkins had added a second and the full-time whistle blew, the stadium was almost empty. Everyone silently understood the cost: Manchester City had beaten Luton 5-0 the day before and their momentum felt unstoppable. Arsenal won their last six games, but so did City, who claimed the title by two points.
Lawrence Ostlere18 January 2025 13:00
Liverpool’s surprise complication hands Arsenal hope to deliver overdue Premier League drama
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was keenly watching Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Wednesday night, which would normally have raised transfer intrigue. There’s a more elementary explanation now, though, that has enlivened the season so far. Marinakis was watching what is currently a title rival. Forest can still call themselves that after a 1-1 draw with Liverpool that served to bring everything that bit closer. The midweek results had the feel of setting things up for the rest of the season.
Miguel Delaney18 January 2025 12:45
Jurgen Klopp insists he has no regrets over Liverpool exit: ‘I’m more than happy not to be there’
Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk are all out of contract this summer and could leave on free transfers but Klopp, at his unveiling at Red Bull’s head of global soccer, said there was no chance they would join his stable of clubs, including RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.
Richard Jolly18 January 2025 12:30
Brentford vs Liverpool LIVE
A very good afternoon one and all and welcome along to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of Brentford’s Premier League clash with Liverpool. Can Arne Slot’s side return to winning ways after the draw with Nottingham Forest? Or will Brentford produce another strong performance having secured a dramatic point against Manchester City in their midweek meeting?
Harry Latham-Coyle18 January 2025 09:44
