According to 90min, Liverpool solidified their position at the top of the Premier League standings, extending their lead to seven points following a thrilling late victory against Brentford. The match saw Darwin Núñez emerge as the hero during stoppage time, scoring twice to secure all three points for his team. Despite earlier squandered opportunities, Núñez stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring Liverpool avoided what could have been a frustrating draw. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Alisson Becker played a pivotal role with a series of critical saves, and Virgil van Dijk's well-timed clearance proved vital in preserving their narrow lead.
With this hard-earned win, Liverpool now sit comfortably on 50 points, putting further distance between themselves and second-placed Arsenal, who remain on 43 points. Arsenal are set to face Aston Villa in their next match, a fixture Liverpool fans will watch closely, hoping for a result that could widen the gap at the top even further.
Here's an overview of the upcoming fixtures for both Liverpool and Arsenal as the race for the title intensifies:
Liverpool (1st, 50 points):
January 21: vs Lille (H) - Champions League
January 25: vs Ipswich Town (H) - Premier League
January 29: vs PSV Eindhoven (A) - Champions League
February 1: vs AFC Bournemouth (A) - Premier League
February 6: vs Tottenham Hotspur (H) - Carabao Cup
Arsenal (2nd, 43 points):
January 18: vs Aston Villa (H) - Premier League
January 22: vs Dinamo Zagreb (H) - Champions League
January 25: vs Wolves (A) - Premier League
January 29: vs Girona (A) - Champions League
February 5: vs Newcastle (A) - Carabao Cup
The coming weeks promise intense competition as both teams juggle domestic and European commitments while battling for supremacy in the league.
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