Liverpool welcomes Brentford to Anfield for second round of Premier League action on Sunday.
Under the guidance of their new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town in their season opener. Although Ipswich, a newly-promoted side, put up a strong fight, Liverpool's experience and skill ultimately prevailed.
Meanwhile, Brentford, narrowly defeated Crystal Palace 2-1. However, their performance against Palace highlighted the need for improvement, especially in defence.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel in Canada
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in Canada:
TV channel: —
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What time does Liverpool vs. Brentford kick off in Canada?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Sunday, August 25 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 8:00 a.m. |
Liverpool vs. Brentford lineups, team news
Liverpool will likely field a near-identical starting XI for their first home match of the season against Brentford. Despite his early substitution against Ipswich Town, Jarell Quansah has now picked up a training injury and is a doubt for the weekend. This means that Ibrahima Konate will almost certainly partner Virgil van Dijk in central defense.
Elsewhere, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to continue in a deeper midfield role, providing support to the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz. Liverpool's lack of new signings in the transfer window means that their squad remains relatively unchanged.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson(GK)—Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson— Mac Allister, Gravenberch— Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz— Jota.
Injured: —
Suspended: —
Brentford will be without several key players for their match against Liverpool. The injured quartet of Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva, and Aaron Hickey will all be sidelined, while star striker Ivan Toney remains uncertain due to potential transfer interest.
However, Frank is optimistic that Henry will make his long-awaited comeback after the September international break. Despite Toney's uncertain future, the Bees will likely rely on Yoane Wissa to lead their attack. The DR Congo international has the opportunity to become the first player ever to score and assist in four consecutive Premier League games.
Sepp van den Berg, who recently joined Brentford from Liverpool, is unlikely to start his first match for the club.
Brentford predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Flekken(GK)—Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer— Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen— Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
Injured: Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva, and Aaron Hickey
Suspended: —
Liverpool vs. Brentford prediction
Liverpool are expected to maintain their perfect start to the 2024-25 season with a comfortable victory over Brentford. While the Bees have shown that they can score goals, they have also been defensively vulnerable. With Liverpool's strong attack and midfield, they should be able to create numerous chances and punish Brentford's mistakes. The Reds' full-strength lineup will be a significant advantage, and they are expected to dominate the match from start to finish.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Brentford
Premier League fixture schedule this week
Saturday, August 24
- Brighton vs. Man Utd (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Tottenham vs. Everton (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Crystal Palace vs. West Ham (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Southampton vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Fulham vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Man City vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (12:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, August 25
- Bournemouth vs. Newcastle (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Wolves vs. Chelsea (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Liverpool vs. Brentford (11:30 a.m. ET)