Liverpool have the chance to increase their lead at the top of the table before their title rivals play, but they face a capable Brentford away from home.

Liverpool could be without Diogo Jota for their trip to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, as Arne Slot revealed the forward has a "niggle."

Diogo Jota was Liverpool’s hero against Nottingham Forest in midweek, but he was forced to watch on from afar as Darwin Nunez assumed the Superman mantle away to Brentford on Saturday.

Liverpool are almost certain to be without Diogo Jota for Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford. The Portugal international came off the bench in midweek and scored the goal that helped snatch at point at Nottingham Forest.

The Portuguese offered thrust and threat in saving a point for Arne Slot's side, and deserves the chance to start

Diogo Jota scored less than 30 seconds after coming on in the second half to cancel out Chris Wood's early opener

Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today - Arne Slot has fresh fitness concern as Reds look to extend title lead in west London

Liverpool face Brentford in a huge Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Details of the confirmed lineups will appear here when t

Arne Slot used his subs bench brilliantly as Liverpool won late on against Brentford. Darwin Nunez will take all the headlines but two others shouldn't be forgotten.

Liverpool delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the Arne Slot era with a late, late win at Brentford. The source was unlikely, Darwin Nunez — a much-maligned striker in recent weeks — delivering two injury-time goals to seal victory and tighten his side’s grip at the top of the Premier League.

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to save Liverpool from another Premier League slip up as a resolute Brentford were denied a point late on.The hosts appeared set to force Arne Slot’s side to settle again for a draw as they held firm at the Gtech Community Stadium.