Darwin Nunez was taunted by Brentford’s fans after going on as a substitute in the 65th minute, and wasted a big chance before turning home a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold to give Liverpool the lead.
I never throw the towel in” 💪 | Darwin Nunez after his stoppage time brace against Brentford ► Subscribe to Sky Sports Premier League: ► Watch Sky Sports: Darwin Nunez speaks to Natalie Gedra after his two stoppage goals secured all 3 points for Liverpool against Brentford.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot conceded Darwin Nunez was ‘lucky’ to escape a red card just seconds after his late goal heroics against Brentford. The Uruguayan answered his doubters in
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.
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
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.
However, the Reds will not have it easy. Brentford have an excellent home record, winning nine, drawing two and losing two of their 11 league games in front of their own fans so far this season, and in midweek they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with faltering defending champions Manchester City.
Liverpool hope to reignite their domestic form and rebuild their lead atop the Premier League as the Reds visit Brentford on Saturday.
Darwin Nunez's injury-time brace gave Liverpool a dramatic 2-0 Premier League victory away at Brentford to move the Reds seven points clear at the top of the ta
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, whereas Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another blow after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Bournemouth boosted hopes of European football next season with a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Report and free match highlights as Liverpool leave it late to beat Brentford; Darwin Nunez scored twice in stoppage time after Liverpool had wasted a host of chances; win sees Reds go seven points cl