Analysis: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
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Liverpool came out of the blocks quickly at the start of 2024-25 with new manager Arne Slot at the wheel, but have shown glimpses of slowing over recent weeks.
Draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League came either side of defeat against Tottenham in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
They travelled to Brentford without a league win in 2025 and needed to put the record straight in order to maintain their healthy advantage at the top of the table.
Mohamed Salah has often been Liverpool's shining light but the Egypt forward was somewhat anonymous at Gtech Community Stadium, registering just one shot on target.
Dominik Szoboszlai, who hit the crossbar in the first half, and Luis Diaz looked the most likely to score with a combined 13 shots between them.
As the game entered the final throws it looked like Liverpool were going to give up further ground to second-placed Arsenal until substitute Darwin Nunez stamped his mark on proceedings.
Nunez met Trent Alexander-Arnold's low cross to turn home the opener in the 91st minute and he showed composure before picking his spot for the second two minutes later.
The Uruguay forward has taken his league tally to four goals and demonstrated the importance of depth within the squad as they shoot for the title.
