Liverpool looked set to drop points at Brentford but two late goals from substitute Darwin Nunez handed Arne Slot's side a hard-fought victory to keep them top of the Premier League table with a gap t

Liverpool needed two late goals from Darwin Nunez to claim a late victory away to Brentford, with the Uruguayan pouncing when the game looked destined to end goalless

Darwin Nunez was still trotting on to the pitch having been introduced midway through the second half when he was serenaded by chants from the home crowd that suggested the Uruguayan was, in polite terms, an inferior version of former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was slammed for his performance at Brentford before a stunning late double for Arne Slot's side.

Arne Slot believes that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is at his most dangerous in the final half hour of matches, following his game-winning brace against Brentford on Saturday. The Uruguay

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has hinted that Darwin Nunez doesn't fit into his system amid reports linking him with a shock move to Manchester United.

Arne Slot admitted he feared history was repeating itself as Liverpool laboured against Brentford on Saturday, before substitute Darwin Nunez scored twice in stoppage time to extend the Reds' Premier League lead.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota missed training and is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, head coach Arne Slot said on the eve of the match.

Liverpool shipped 12 goals in their last seven league games, during a period where the Reds dropped four points. This number is worrying, since Arne Slot’s side conceded just eight in their first 13 league matches.

Luis Diaz has been declared fit for Saturday's trip to Brentford after overcoming illness to start up front for Arne Slot's Liverpool in a key Premier League clash

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed the impact of substitute Darwin Nunez after his stoppage time double earned a 2-0 win at Brentford to give the Reds a seven-point Premier League lead on Saturday.

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday.