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‘They are going to be in trouble’ – Pundits fire Liverpool warning ahead of Brentford clash

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday with a tough away trip to Brentford and the big pundits can sense an upset.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:00 AM
‘They are going to be in trouble’ – Pundits fire Liverpool warning ahead of Brentford clash
Key Things to Know
  • Pundits have warned Liverpool that they face a tough test and potential upset away to unbeaten Brentford.
  • Ally McCoist and Alan Shearer both predicted a home victory for Keith Andrews' Brentford side.
  • Steven Gerrard and Chris Sutton both predicted draws due to Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities and ongoing injury concerns.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundits have warned Liverpool about a potentially difficult Premier League trip to face Keith Andrews' unbeaten Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Andoni Iraola's squad is aiming to bounce back from a recent 3-0 league loss to Manchester City, despite gaining confidence from a midweek 6-3 Champions League win over LASK. Key players including Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai are dealing with fitness concerns ahead of the fixture.

Pundits Ally McCoist and Alan Shearer predicted a Brentford home victory, citing Liverpool's mounting injuries and busy schedule. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard forecasted a 1-1 draw, while BBC analyst Chris Sutton predicted a 2-2 scoreline, cautioning that the Reds will be in trouble defensively against Brentford's direct attack if they empty their midfield.

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