Two goals in injury time from substitute Darwin Nunez were enough to give Liverpool a vital win against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. READ MORE: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League - Player Ratings | Nunez Late Double Secures Points For Slot's Reds The match at the Gtech stadium looked like it was heading for a surprise 0-0 draw until Nunez stepped up with a late brace.
Darwin Nunez has yet to unlock his full potential at Liverpool and, with the player being used as an impact sub, Jamie Carragher believes he may soon be sold by the Reds
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Szoboszlai continued to pose a threat early in the second half but Liverpool carried on lacking a final ball and killer instinct as they were thwarted numerous times by their own former defender in Sepp van den Berg, who made several key blocks and clearances including one to deny Diaz.
Brentford have won seven home matches in this season's Premier League, the joint-most along with Liverpool and Arsenal. All but five of their 28 points – the equivalent of 82 per cent – have been earned at home. However, they are the only Premier League club yet to keep a home clean sheet this season.
Liverpool couldn't score on any of their first 35 shots, but Darwin Nunez did so twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday.
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.
Darwin Núñez’s season at Liverpool has been anything but smooth. The Uruguayan striker, who arrived with great promise from Benfica, finds himself under immense scrutiny. As Liverpool prepare to face Brentford, the match offers Núñez an opportunity to silence critics and rebuild his reputation at Anfield.
Darwin Núñez Faces Crucial Brentford Test Amid PressureDarwin Núñez’s season at Liverpool has been anything but smooth. The Uruguayan striker, who arrived with great promise from Benfica, finds
Virgil van Dijk has backed Liverpool hero Darwin Nunez to find the back of the net consistently after scoring a brace in the 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premi
Substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday, as the Premier League leaders left it late to record their first league win of 2025.