Jordan Henderson believes it is only a ‘matter of time’ before Liverpool return to form after helping inspire Brentford to a 3-2 victory over his former club. The England international was a standout performer for the Bees as they inflicted a fourth successive Premier League defeat on Arne Slot’s men.

The Reds fell behind early on after Dango Ouattara finished at the far post following a long throw, before Kevin Schade doubled Brentford’s lead late in the first half. Milos Kerkez would pull one back in stoppage-time, only for Igor Julio to extend Brentford’s lead from the penalty spot.

And while Mohamed Salah would halve the deficit again late on, Liverpool’s poor form continued as the reigning Premier League champions dropped to sixth in the table. Arne Slot’s men have not been at their best this season despite a £450m summer transfer spending spree, which saw them break the British transfer record twice, and have now lost five of their last six matches in all...