In another era, in another kind of football, Darwin Núñez might be the type of unconventional striker who would be a cult hero at a smaller club, but at Liverpool in 2025, when the margins are so tight at the top of the Premier League and every player must earn his place,

Darwin Nunez came to Liverpool's rescue on a frustrating afternoon against Brentford with the striker hitting a brace in added time to win three valuable points

Premier League team news and line-ups as leaders look to bounce back - Arne Slot’s side will be hoping to return to winning ways after a draw against Nottingham Forest

A last-gasp double salvo from substitute Darwin Nunez earned Premier League leaders Liverpool all three points at Brentford on Saturday. Liverpool looked set for a third draw in a row which would have given the chasing pack hope that the Merseysiders were stumbling at a crucial stage in the title race.

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

Virgil van Dijk said today was Darwin Nunez ’s day, as the Liverpool striker came off the bench to score twice in stoppage time to earn his side a 2-0 win at Brentford. The Premier League leaders had gone two matches without a victory and looked set to make that three, as the meeting at the Gtech Community Stadium headed towards the final whistle.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has showered praise on Liverpool after his team were beaten 2-0 by the Reds in the Premier League on Saturday. READ MORE: Brentfo

Liverpool hope to reignite their domestic form and rebuild their lead atop the Premier League as the Reds visit Brentford on Saturday.