Darwin Nunez became the super sub for the Arne slot and changed the game for the Reds in the dying moment letting fans take a breath. Brentford was testing Liverpool player’s patience throughout the game with solid defending and goalkeeping during the whole first half and some part of the second half.
Liverpool Secured Victory To Strengthen Their Position In Table, Thanks To Brace Of Darwin Nunez In Injury Time
Liverpool made 38 shots towards Brentford’s goal in which 15 shots were blocked and 8 shots were on target. The constant block and save frustrated Merseyside club’s players that resulted in constant shots from the shot and long range. The goalmouth was still locked in the key in the hand of Nunez.
The substitution of Luiz Dias with the Uruguayan changed the facts of the game. Luis Diaz was not in his best form today with his center forward role in which 2 on target shots were blocked by the Bees. Salah also had one shot on target blocked by Brentford defenders and that is the highest contribution for the Egyptian.
Supersub Nunez saved Liverpool's Title race
The substitution made by Arne Slot increased speed in the game and stepped up the pressure on the home side. The result came in the 91st minute in the form of the first goal with a lightning finish by Nunez. Trent Alexander Arnold fed the ball which shows why he is the main player of Liverpool and explains the dilemma of the Reds to sell him this winter to Real Madrid despite an official bid for him.
Real Madrid is considering a second bid for TAA to bring him to Bernabeu in the winter
Brentford's planned defense restricted Liverpool forwards for 90 minutes
Just after the first goal, Brentford increased numbers in Liverpool’s half and created space in the defense. The chance was grabbed by Harvey Elliott and Nunez in the form of a quick counter and the Englishman created a beautiful ball for the Uruguayan to finish.
With this result, Liverpool would be on top with 50 points having a 7 points gap with the Gunners who have their Match with Aston Villa this evening. There would be a chance for Arsenal to reduce the gap to 4 which can help them to be in the Title race failing which it would be difficult for Arteta to retain the hope of being champions.
