Liverpool managed to hold off a determined Brentford side with a 2-0 victory in the Premier League on January 18, 2025. The match, which took place at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, saw the Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez score twice in stoppage time to ensure his team extended their lead at the top of the league.
It was a tense match for Liverpool, who had been struggling in recent games, and the result seemed uncertain for much of the match. The Reds came close to dropping points once again after a string of missed opportunities. Dominik Szoboszlai hit the crossbar with a powerful shot, while Cody Gakpo also squandered a great chance before the halftime break. Even star forward Mohamed Salah had a quieter day on the pitch, leaving Liverpool’s attacking force looking less lethal than usual.
The game appeared to be heading toward a draw, and Liverpool was under pressure to avoid dropping points for the third consecutive league match. However, with time running out, manager Arne Slot turned to Nunez, who had not scored in the Premier League since November. The 25-year-old quickly made an impact after coming off the bench.
In the dying seconds of the match, Nunez was in the right place at the right time to score his first goal. He latched onto a precise cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold and calmly swept the ball into the net. But Nunez wasn’t finished there. Moments later, he scored again, this time receiving a pass from Harvey Elliott and cutting inside to blast the ball past Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, securing a vital win for Liverpool.
