Why is Brentford vs Liverpool not on TV in UK? How to watch Premier League match
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Liverpool will hope to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Brentford this afternoon as they look to increase their lead at the top of the table. The Reds remain league leaders despite their 1-1 draw on Tuesday against high-flying Nottingham Forest, who've moved within six points of Arne Slot's side.
The tough fixtures don't let up in the English top-flight with Liverpool travelling to London today (January 18) to take on a Brentford side fresh off a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City. In what's been a season plagued by injury for Thomas Frank, Bees fans can be proud of their team, who sit just seven points off the European places.
While it looked like they were heading towards a third straight home defeat thanks to Phil Foden's second-half brace on Tuesday, late strikes from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard claimed a valuable point against the reigning champions. Having only suffered their first home league defeat of the season last month to Forest, Brentford will be hoping to reclaim their form at the Brentford Community Stadium, starting with a stern test against Liverpool. Unfortunately for UK fans wanting to tune in, the game will be unable to view live on TV.
Despite Brentford vs Liverpool promising to be a tasty clash, it was not selected by any UK broadcasters, with the fixture to be played at the regular Saturday afternoon kick-off time of 3pm. English football's 3pm blackout lasts between 2:45pm and 5:15pm and has been a staple in the game since the 1960s.
