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Premier League | Gameweek 22
Jan 18, 2025 at 3pm UK
Brentford Community Stadium
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Brentford
0 - 2
Liverpool


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Brentford 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Darwin Nunez rescues visitors, maintains title race lead

Nunez, Nunez, Nunez! Late heroics rescues Reds and piles pressure on Gunners
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Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Liverpool.

Liverpool escaped from the Gtech Community Stadium with three points as they beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, maintaining their advantage over rivals Arsenal.

Thomas Frank's side produced the first real chance of the game within the first 10 minutes, but Arne Slot's Reds dominated much of the first half, producing 19 shots and two big chances.

Arne Slot's side pushed in the second half for the breakthrough, and it looked as if his team would leave with just a point, but Darwin Nunez struck home twice in stoppage time to steal all three points.

The result leaves Liverpool seven points ahead of second-placed Arsenal having played the same number of games, though Mikel Arteta's side face a tricky test against Aston Villa later on Saturday.

Brentford are 11th with 28 points, two ahead of 13th-placed Manchester United and four ahead of 15th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.



SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot during his side's match against Brentford, on January 18, 2025© Imago

All that mattered for Liverpool was that they left London with all three points, as they could not afford to draw a third consecutive Premier League game.

Winning away to Brentford should not be understated given how difficult Frank's side can be to best, and the victory will give the Reds a significant boost ahead of a potentially tricky fixture schedule that sees them play Bournemouth, Everton and Manchester City away from home in three of their next five league games.

Though Brentford conceded 37 shots on the day, many of Liverpool's efforts were not particularly threatening, and the hosts can take pride in how well they defended their penalty area.



BRENTFORD VS. LIVERPOOL HIGHLIGHTS

91st min: Brentford 0-1 Liverpool (Darwin Nunez)

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during his side's match against Brentford, on January 18, 2025© Imago

Harvey Elliott slips a pass into the right side of the penalty area to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who second attempted cross rolls along the floor to Nunez, and the striker sweeps home from close range.

Nunez has won it!

93rd min: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool (Darwin Nunez)

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during his side's match against Brentford, on January 18, 2025© Imago

Harvey Elliott picks up the ball in a central area just outside the box and plays to his left towards Nunez, and the striker drifts infield before striking past a helpless Mark Flekken.

Could this revitalise his career?



MAN OF THE MATCH - DARWIN NUNEZ

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during his side's game against Brentford, on January 18, 2025© Imago

Nunez came on as a substitute and immediately provided creators like Salah and Alexander-Arnold with a focal point, helping provide the Reds with a target in the box.

The Liverpool striker has often been maligned for his inconsistent finishing ability in front of goal, but he showed immense composure to score two of his four shots.



BRENTFORD VS. LIVERPOOL MATCH STATS

Possession: Brentford 39%-61% Liverpool
Shots: Brentford 11-37 Liverpool
Shots on target: Brentford 6-8 Liverpool
Corners: Brentford 2-15 Liverpool
Fouls: Brentford 6-14 Liverpool



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WHAT NEXT?

Frank's side travel to Selhurst Park on January 26 to take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League, before hosting Tottenham Hotspur on February 2.

As for Liverpool, they return to Anfield on Tuesday when they play Lille in the Champions League, and they will host Ipswich Town in the league on January 25.


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