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."

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.

Liverpool: Diogo Jota doubtful for Brentford clash as Arne Slot reveals why Luis Diaz missed training - Mixed fortunes on the team news front as Reds look to go seven points clear of Arsenal in Premie

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

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

Liverpool could be without a number of players for Premier League clash against Brentford on Saturday afternoon

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

For all his ruthless finishing, instinctive positioning and tireless pressing, injuries have been one of the prevailing themes of Diogo Jota's Liverpool career. The potent Portuguese forward has missed some lengthy spells since trading Molineux for Anfield at the beginning of the 2020/21 campaign,

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.