Darwin Nunez struck late with a clutch double to ensure Liverpool left Brentford with all three points in a huge result for the title race.
Entering injury time, the prospect of Liverpool dropping a crucial two points in the title race looked signed, sealed and delivered before Nunez popped up to save the day in dramatic fashion.
Arne’s slot machine spat out game-winning substitutions in the second half as Nunez bagged the first in the 91st minute and combined with Harvey Elliott for the dagger shortly after.
Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s quick delivery was met by the Uruguayan in the right place at the right time to give the visitors the lead before Elliott created the winner from a devastating counter attack.
The result leaves Liverpool seven points clear of Arsenal in second after 21 games each, but the Gunners can close the gap to four if they overcome Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
As per the best football betting sites, the Reds are a general 4/11 to lift what would be a record-equalling 20th league title and return to the pinnacle of the English game.
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Nunez blocks out the transfer noise by proving his worth to Liverpool and Arne Slot
Cometh the hour, cometh the man – Nunez has now scored four league goals for Liverpool this season and yesterday his manager Arne Slot told the media: “I have no doubts, Darwin will score goals.”
The 25-year-old forward has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since the January window opened, with Liverpool reportedly turning down a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to acquire Nunez’s services.
Saturday’s double could be all the reason the club needs to keep him at Anfield and Slot sounds like he’s on board with that prospect, admitting Nunez is a striker who needs to be used in a certain way and vowed to get the best out of him moving forward.
