However, the Reds will not have it easy. Brentford have an excellent home record, winning nine, drawing two and losing two of their 11 league games in front of their own fans so far this season, and in midweek they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with faltering defending champions Manchester City.

Darwin Nunez silenced his critics with a stunning last-gasp brace off the bench to lead Liverpool to a dramatic late 2-0 victory over Brentford. The oft-maligned Uruguayan striker struck twice in quick succession in stoppage time at the Gtech Community Stadium to spark pandemonium in the away end after an entertaining and end-to-end clash looked to be heading towards a goalless draw.