Liverpool left it late but struck gold at the Gtech Community Stadium, as Darwin Núñez’s stunning stoppage-time double secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Brentford, keeping the Reds in hot pursuit of the Premier League summit.
In a game brimming with chances but lacking a decisive edge, Núñez rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Introduced in the 65th minute, the Uruguayan turned the tide for Liverpool, first poking in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pinpoint cut-back in the 91st minute to break the deadlock, before slotting home on a lightning counter two minutes later to seal the win.
Liverpool had to dig deep to overcome a spirited Brentford side. The hosts started brightly, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Bryan Mbeumo threatening early, while Christian Nørgaard’s header narrowly missed the target. For Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai came closest in the first half, his long-range effort rattling the crossbar after Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken had already pulled off a series of impressive saves.

The Reds dominated the second half but struggled to unlock Brentford’s resilient defence. Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo both came close, while Brentford nearly capitalized on the counter, with Yoane Wissa testing Alisson Becker late on. Just when it seemed Liverpool might leave empty-handed, Núñez’s timely intervention rescued the day, ensuring a vital three points and reaffirming his growing stature as a game-changer.
The victory extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run and keeps their title aspirations firmly on track, while Brentford, despite their resilience, will rue missed opportunities in a match that could have gone either way.