Sun Jan 19 13:13:20 UTC 2025: ## Liverpool Seizes Premier League Lead with Nunez’s Late Heroics

**London, England** – Liverpool snatched a dramatic 2-0 victory over Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez, seizing a six-point lead over Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Nunez, who had been criticized for his lack of goals this season, scored twice in the dying seconds to secure the win and his first league goals since November. The Uruguayan’s heroics overshadowed a previously wasteful performance from the Reds, who had drawn their previous two league matches.

Arsenal’s title challenge faltered yet again as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead, but Youri Tielemans’ header and a late equalizer from Ollie Watkins secured a point for the visitors. A late Arsenal goal was ruled out by VAR. Manager Mikel Arteta lamented his team’s defensive lapses.

Elsewhere, Bournemouth stunned Newcastle with a 4-1 victory, ending Newcastle’s nine-game winning streak with a hat-trick from Justin Kluivert. Leicester continued their slump, losing their seventh consecutive Premier League game, a 2-0 defeat to Fulham. Crystal Palace climbed to 12th with a 2-0 win over West Ham. Liverpool now hold a significant advantage in the title race, boosted by both their win and Arsenal’s stumble.

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