Substitute Nunez's Injury-Time Brace Lifts Liverpool Over Brentford 2-0, Extends Premier League Lead

Jan 18, 2025, 04:56 PM

Liverpool clinched a crucial 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, with substitute Darwin Nunez scoring two stoppage-time goals at the 91st and 93rd minutes. The Uruguayan striker came off the bench to break the deadlock after a goalless 90 minutes, propelling the Reds seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Manager Arne Slot's tactical changes proved decisive, as Liverpool recorded 37 shots—their highest in a Premier League match in nine years. Virgil van Dijk praised Nunez's impact, stating, "We need everyone at their best. Today was his day." The victory bolsters Liverpool's title challenge.