Liverpool manager Arne Slot was dealt a new problem on Saturday night when Curtis Jones was forced off injured during their 3-2 loss to Brentford. The Reds were already without the injured Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister was relegated to the bench at Gtech Stadium due to a dip in form and fitness. Jones' injury further limits the Dutchman in midfield moving forward.

Jones, who was playing alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield, had to be substituted in the second half due to an apparent groin injury, with Rio Ngumoha stepping in. Despite his previous heroics at Newcastle, Ngumoha couldn't turn the tide for Liverpool, who suffered a 3-2 defeat in West London.

This marks Liverpool's fourth consecutive Premier League loss, following recent defeats to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and Manchester United. Arne Slot's champions had won in midweek, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 away from home in the Champions League. But domestically their struggles continue with their title defence now effectively over already.

A glum Slot said post-match: "Another time disappointing. Disappointing result and performance today as well. Another time conceding in five minutes. So, yeah.

"Conceding three goals is far too...