Why Brentford vs Liverpool is being played late on Saturday as Premier League clash rescheduled

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Liverpool travel to the Gtech Community Stadium this evening to face Brentford at a later time than usual.The Reds are returning to Premier League action after ending their losing streak in the Champions League in midweek.3Slot finally has a smile on his face after a win heading into this gameCredit: GettyJamie O'Hara clashes with Liverpool fan over Arne Slot's decision to start Cody Gakpo and take off IsakArne Slot's side, who had lost four games in a row, thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in Germany to get back on track.They're now aiming to build on that and find three points in the top-flight against a Brentford side that beat West Ham last time out.It's a crucial encounter for Liverpool in the title race, but they've been made to wait on Saturday after the game was rescheduled...Why is Brentford vs Liverpool at 8pm? However, kick-off has been moved back to the late evening slot to give more time for Liverpool to travel and rest.Typically, teams in the top-flight are given at least two clear days between fixtures to avoid players being overworked.As the Reds played Frankfurt in Germany on Wednesday, the 8pm start prevents such a rapid turnaround as a 12:30pm kick-off.The official Premier League explanation reads: "Brentford v Liverpool moved due to Liverpool being scheduled to play away in the Champions League the Wednesday before."This game being moved has meant that there will also be no early kick-off on Saturday this weekend.3Henderson will be hoping to beat his old clubCredit: GettyLiverpool have lost their last three Premier League games, as many as they had in their previous 39 (W27 D9).

They last lost four in a row in February 2021, while they last had a 4+ game losing streak within their first nine games of a league season in 1993-94.Liverpool have lost each of their last four Premier League away games against London sides – they last lost five consecutive league visits to the capital between March and November 1970.Brentford have won two of their last three Premier League matches, more than in their previous seven combined (W1 D2 L4). The Bees are looking for consecutive wins for the first time since April/May last season under Thomas Frank.Brentford vs Liverpool: TeamsBrentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Schade, Ouattara, Damsgaard, ThiagoLiverpool: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Jones, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike3Isak is now a major doubt to play against BrentfordCredit: GettyThough he’s still waiting for his first Premier League goal for Liverpool, Alexander Isak has scored in all four of his appearances against Brentford.

Thiago had the most shots (6), shots on target (3), shots from inside the box (6) and touches in the opposition box (10) in the Bees’ 2-0 win over West Ham on MD8.Liverpool have lost each of their last three Premier League games thanks to goals scored in the final 10 minutes of games, and having equalised in each match. No team has ever lost four in a row thanks to goals scored in the final 10 minutes, while only Crystal Palace in November 2016 have lost four in a row having drawn level each time.Brentford vs Liverpool: What has been said?