A potential contender for “bet of the year” emerged on Saturday night as Darwin Nunez scored a late brace to secure Liverpool’s dramatic 2-0 victory over Brentford.
Nunez, recently linked to a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia, netted twice during injury time, helping Arne Slot’s team extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.
Slot praised the 25-year-old forward, who came on in the 65th minute for Luis Diaz, citing his “energy and power” as pivotal to the win. “Most of our games are controlled around the 18-yard box in the last half hour, and that’s where he’s at his best,” Slot said post-match. “The first hour is often more open, but the final 30 minutes are dominant. Having someone like Darwin in those moments is invaluable.”
Shortly after Nunez’s match-winning performance, X user @Dutton_1986 shared a screenshot of his weekend bets. The punter had placed a £10 wager on Nunez to score two or more goals and receive a booking, an ambitious bet builder with 180/1 odds that earned him £1,810. Additionally, he won £520 from a separate £20 bet on Nunez to score anytime and be booked.
Fans on social media were impressed. One commented, “That’s some magic, mate,” while another said, “Unbelievable shout, well in.” Others shared similar sentiments, with one remarking on Nunez’s celebration: “Must’ve gone absolutely mental when he took his shirt off!”
After the match, Slot commended his team’s effort. “If we hadn’t scored today, the headlines would’ve been ‘Liverpool drop points – AGAIN,'” he said. “No one would mention that we had 37 shots. What a performance! How many teams manage that against Brentford? But because we scored, the focus shifts.”
He continued: “This is the nature of our industry. If things don’t go well, there’s scrutiny. If you win, the performance is secondary. People only appreciate beautiful football when it’s paired with victory; otherwise, it’s ignored.”
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