Liverpool couldn't score on any of their first 35 shots, but Darwin Nunez did so twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday.
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has pledged to keep working hard after his match-winning performance at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Nunez scored
An injury-time brace from Darwin Nunez gave Liverpool the three points against Brentford in West London on Saturday and you can watch the match highlights here.
Two goals in injury time from substitute Darwin Nunez were enough to give Liverpool a vital win against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. READ MORE: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League - Player Ratings | Nunez Late Double Secures Points For Slot's Reds The match at the Gtech stadium looked like it was heading for a surprise 0-0 draw until Nunez stepped up with a late brace.
Szoboszlai continued to pose a threat early in the second half but Liverpool carried on lacking a final ball and killer instinct as they were thwarted numerous times by their own former defender in Sepp van den Berg, who made several key blocks and clearances including one to deny Diaz.
Liverpool have responded to interest in Darwin Nunez after Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr made an approach for the Uruguayan striker, according to reports.
It looked like Arne Slot's men would be frustrated on their travels for the second time in a week but Darwin Nunez came up with the perfect answer to Brentford supporters' taunts with his late, late s
Liverpool are not expected to entertain offers for Darwin Nunez in what remains of the January transfer window, amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
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.
With time ticking perilously away for a relentless Liverpool on a bitterly cold afternoon in Brentford, Darwin Nunez received the ball on the edge of the box and shanked it like he was a rugby ...
Brentford have won seven home matches in this season's Premier League, the joint-most along with Liverpool and Arsenal. All but five of their 28 points – the equivalent of 82 per cent – have been earned at home. However, they are the only Premier League club yet to keep a home clean sheet this season.
Liverpool hope to reignite their domestic form and rebuild their lead atop the Premier League as the Reds visit Brentford on Saturday.