Liverpool secured their first win of the 2025 in the Premier League with a 2-0 triumph against Brentford, thanks to a stoppage-time brace from Darwin Núñez. The victory snapped a run of two consecutive draws for Arne Slot's side, bolstering their title ambitions.

Darwin Núñez: The Late Hero

The Uruguayan striker, who came on in the 65th minute to replace Luis Díaz, broke his Premier League scoring drought that dated back to November. In the dying moments of the game, Núñez delivered the decisive goals:

• 91st Minute: Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a pinpoint pass, allowing Núñez to volley the ball past Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken, opening the scoring. Alexander-Arnold now boasts five assists this season.
• 93rd Minute: On a counterattack orchestrated by Harvey Elliott, Núñez received the ball at the edge of the box, executed a brilliant touch to evade the defenders, and smashed it into the net to seal the win.

A Crucial Win in a Tight Title Race

Coming into this match, Liverpool had faced consecutive setbacks against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, raising questions about their title credentials. This win lifts them to 50 points, maintaining a seven-point lead over Arsenal, though both teams have played the same number of matches.

While Liverpool struggled to create clear chances for most of the match, their determination paid off in the end. A long-range effort from Dominik Szoboszlai that hit the crossbar was their best opportunity before Núñez’s late heroics.