The 9th round of the EPL in London was remembered by Liverpool for another unpleasant night. Under Arne Slot's management, the Merseyside side suffered a 2-3 away defeat against Brentford.
This result continued the unpleasant series rarely seen in the club's history - the "reds" lost in the capital for the fifth time in a row. Previously, the team had lost twice to Chelsea (1-2, 1:3) and once to Crystal Palace (1-2) and Fulham (2-3).
Thus, it's no exaggeration to say that London has become a difficult destination for Liverpool in recent months. Slot's apprentices lost their championship rhythm, losing their last four games not only in the capital but also in the overall standings.
In the match against Brentford, although some of the Reds' attacks were dangerous, the opponent's quick counter-attacks decided the outcome. In the second half, the team found an opportunity to equalize, but errors in defense made their mark again.
Importantly, Liverpool suffered this number of consecutive defeats in London for the first time in their history. Fans attribute this situation to Arne Slot's tactical approach and the team's psychological state in recent weeks.
Currently, Liverpool sits in 6th place in the league table with 15 points. In order not to fall behind the leaders in the championship race, the team will need to start a series of victories in the following rounds.
Slot itself said after the game: "We created a lot of chances, but we couldn't convert them into goals. Negligence in defense cost us dearly again. We will fight to stop this series."
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