Liverpool held Brentford to a 1-1 draw at Anfield, securing a Champions League berth for the season. Mohamed Salah rattled a free‑kick that struck the upright, coming within a post’s width of a dramatic farewell goal. He did, however, provide the decisive assist for Curtis Jones’s opener, sealing the vital point. The win also gave Liverpool a 12th clean sheet this season, highlighting Arne Slot’s defensive work.

Kevin Schade’s diving header equalised early in the second half, dimming Liverpool’s dominance. The match sparked a chorus of applause when former captain Jordan Henderson was subbed, but the louder reaction followed Arne Slot’s surprise decision to withdraw Salah in the 74th minute. Teammates formed a guard of honour as the Egyptian kissed the turf for the last time.

The draw leaves Liverpool level on points with several rivals, but the guaranteed European spot eases pressure on manager Arne Slot ahead of the summer. Salah, now on 257 goals for the club and 193 in the Premier League, departs with a record that will challenge future forwards. His farewell underscores a season that delivered its primary objective.