Darwin's late revolution saves lukewarm Liverpool!
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 18.01.25. | 20:00
Reds celebrate a 2-0 away win at Brentford thanks to Nunez's stoppage-time brace
This is how the Premier League titles are won! And who else performs magic than Liverpool...
After months and months of struggle, Darwin Nunez - who netted just two goals across all competitions ahead of today's game (check out our preview) - managed to transform himself into a late hero and singlehandedly take the Reds to a critical 2-0 away win at Brentford!
Liverpool were minutes away from the third consecutive EPL draw, which would widely open the door for Arsenal and their title hopes. Alas, the Uruguayan striker suddenly resurrected and, with two stoppage-time goals, killed the stubborn Bees.
91' | Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) January 18, 2025
92' | Brentford 0-1 Liverpool
93' | Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
⚽⚽ Darwin Nunez breaks the hearts of all Arsenal fans with a quick-fire stoppage time brace. pic.twitter.com/P3z3BqezqI
Just a few seconds before Darwin's opener, things seemed worrying for Arne Slot, as Thomas Frank's side were on the verge of a goalless draw despite conceding 36 shots at Gtech Stadium.
Mohamed Salah, Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz were unable to break the deadlock for the entire 90 minutes, and not even Slot's late sub Federico Chiesa could change things upon coming on.
The Bees did have their own chances, though, as Mbeumo, Wissa and Damsgaard collected more than a few decent goal-scoring opportunities in this exciting match.
We witnessed a truly splendid football game, which lacked just one single thing - goals. At least until the added time...
And then, against all odds, Nunez stepped up like a veteran poacher to score twice and push his lot to a highly-important victory.
⚽️ GOAL: Darwin Nunez
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 18, 2025
🏴 Brentford 0-1 Liverpoolpic.twitter.com/j6l4k0pUax
⚽️ GOAL: Darwin Nunez with brace
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 18, 2025
🏴 Brentford 0-2 Liverpoolpic.twitter.com/COJryH5Rc7
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 22
Saturday
Newcastle - Bournemouth 1-4 (1-2)
/Guimaraes 25 - Kluivert 6, 44, 90+2, Kerkez 90+6/
Brentford - Liverpool 0-2 (0-0)
/Darwin 90+1, 90+3/
Leicester - Fulham 0-2 (0-0)
/Smith Rowe 48, Traore 68/
West Ham - Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-0)
/Mateta 48, 89 pen/
20.30: (1.53) Arsenal (4.30) Aston Villa (7.00)
Sunday
17.00: (2.80) Everton (3.50) Tottenham (2.45)
17.00: (2.10) Man.Utd. (3.60) Brighton (3.70)
17.00: (1.38) Nott.Forest (4.70) Southampton (8.50)
19.30: (8.00) Ipswich (5.80) Man.City (1.37)
Monday
23.00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Wolverhampton (8.00)
**odds are subject to change**
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