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.
FROM GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM - A stoppage-time brace from Darwin Nunez earned Liverpool an invaluable 2-0 victory away to Brentford on Saturday afternoon. The Bees had battled valiantly for 90 long minutes, ceding possession and territory to the visitors ...
A late Darwin Nunez double gave Liverpool the three points in the Premier League against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Arne Slot's team
An injury-time brace from Darwin Nunez gave Liverpool the three points against Brentford in West London on Saturday and you can watch the match highlights here.
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 produced a stunning late show to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Substitute Darwin Nunez answered his critics with a memorable stoppage-time brace as the Reds eventually beat Brentford 2-0 to avoid a third consecutive frustrating top-flight draw.
Goal! Brentford 0, Liverpool 2. Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Harvey Elliott following a fast break.
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.
Brentford are looking to bounce back in the league following a surprising 1-0 defeat to Plymouth in the FA Cup. Despite this setback, they showed resilience in a recent match against Manchester City, managing a 2-2 draw after being behind, which could boost their confidence before facing Liverpool.
Troy Deeney claimed on talkSPORT that after Salah headed straight down the tunnel after Liverpool’s win against Brentford, it seemed like an exit away from the Merseyside-based club could be on his mind. “Something’s up with that fella today. Whether it’s something with Saudi, whether there’s a move but he’s not been at the races today.”
Liverpool head to Brentford this weekend with their sights firmly set on maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Brentford’s remarkable 2-2 draw against Manchester City last weekend underlines their tenacity.
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