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Nunez’s late double returns Liverpool to winning ways.
The Reds go seven points clear thanks to the substitute’s stoppage-time brace.
Darwin Nunez proved Liverpool’s late hero as his stoppage-time double fired the Premier League leaders to a 2-0 victory away at Brentford.
Arne Slot’s side seemed destined to make it three league games without a win in 2025, having seen Dominik Szoboszlai denied by the woodwork and Cody Gakpo miss a glorious chance in the first half.
Mohamed Salah then went close with just minutes remaining at the Gtech Community Stadium, but substitute Nunez made no mistake with his late brace in the dying stages.
The Uruguayan striker first converted from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s smart cutback pass in the 91st minute, before hammering home from Harvey Elliott’s offload just two minutes later.
The win moved Liverpool seven points clear of second-place Arsenal, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, while Brentford remain 11th after suffering late heartbreak.
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liverpool |
21 | +30 | 50 |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
21 | +22 | 43 |
| 3 |  Nott’m Forest |
21 | +10 | 41 |
| 4 |  Newcastle |
22 | +12 | 38 |
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