Núñez’s late brace secures Liverpool’s dramatic victory at Brentford, Arsenal draws Villa after two-goal lead

Darwin Núñez came off the bench to deliver two stoppage-time goals, propelling Premier League leaders Liverpool to a dramatic 2-0 win over Brentford.

The Uruguayan striker broke the deadlock with a close-range finish before doubling the lead on a swift counter-attack, securing the Reds’ return to winning ways after recent draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.

In the match reported by The Independent, Brentford threatened early, with Bryan Mbeumo’s dangerous deliveries testing Liverpool’s defense and forcing Kostas Tsimikas to earn an early yellow card.

Arsenal stunned as Aston Villa rally to deny late winner in 2-2 Draw

Meanwhile, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a setback after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. A late goal from Mikel Merino was ruled out by VAR due to a handball by Kai Havertz, denying the Gunners a vital win.

According to the Standard, Arsenal had built a two-goal lead with Gabriel Martinelli scoring before Havertz volleyed in early in the second half.

However, Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins capitalized on defensive lapses to level for Villa, leaving the Gunners frustrated as VAR quashed their hopes of a late winner.

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