Liverpool 1-1 Brentford: Mohamed Salah says goodbye, Reds limp into Champions League
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Key Points:
- Liverpool ended the 2025-26 Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Brentford, securing a 5th place finish and qualification for the UEFA Champions League despite not winning in their last four games.
- Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool at Anfield, assisting Curtis Jones' goal which broke his tie with Steven Gerrard for most Premier League assists in club history, before receiving a farewell from fans.
- Brentford finished 9th, missing out on European qualification for the first time in club history due to goal difference, with Kevin Schade scoring the equalizer in their final game.
- Liverpool concluded the season 11 points behind Manchester United in 3rd place and 25 points behind champions Arsenal, with key players including Salah and Andy Robertson departing, signaling a new era under manager Arne Slot.
- Both teams faced injury concerns heading into the match, with Liverpool missing several players and Brentford also dealing with key absences, impacting squad selections for the season finale.