Liverpool obtained a difficult but deserved victory on the Brentford pitch (0-2) this Saturday. The Reds temporarily take a seven-point lead over Arsenal who face Aston Villa late in the afternoon.
Leader Liverpool snatched victory with a double from Darwin Nunez in added time at Brentford (2-0) on Saturday, a relief for the leader after two draws in the league. The “Reds” consolidate their first place in the Premier League before receiving Lille on Tuesday at Anfield in the Champions League. They were frustrated and clumsy for a long time on the Brentford pitch, where they attempted 37 shots in the entire match. But their attack was rewarded by the incoming Darwin Nunez, author of a double in the space of two minutes (90th + 1, 90th + 3). The Uruguayan center forward allows Liverpool to score 50 points, seven more than Arsenal (2nd, 43 pts), facing Aston Villa at the end of the afternoon. Liverpool also have an additional cartridge to increase their lead with the derby against Everton to be played in a late match on February 12 at Goodison Park. Arne Slot’s team remained in two draws in the league, against Manchester United (2-2) and Nottingham Forest (1-1).
