Liverpool Join Unwanted List After Fourth Straight Defeat to Brentford Becoming Just The Fourth Reigning Champions to Lose Four Matches in a Row
Liverpool’s season has taken a dramatic downturn, as the reigning Premier League champions suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, losing 3-2 to Brentford in a pulsating encounter. The result not only dented their title defense but also placed them in a rare and unwanted category — becoming just the fourth reigning Premier League champion to lose four matches in a row.
The match at the Gtech Community Stadium was a rollercoaster. Brentford capitalized on Liverpool’s defensive chaos, with Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney punishing costly mistakes. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez gave the Reds hope, but their comeback fell short once again.
Liverpool now join a small but infamous group of champions who have suffered similar collapses. Arsenal (1998–99) endured four straight losses after their Double-winning season. Leicester City (2016–17) followed their fairytale title with a nightmare run that nearly dragged them into relegation danger. Chelsea (2015–16) also lost four in a row under José Mourinho, marking the end of his second spell at the club.
For Jürgen Klopp’s men, this slump is both historic and haunting — a reminder that even football’s fiercest dynasties can crumble under the weight of expectation.
