Liverpool manager Arne Slot admits it is a huge advantage to have a player like Darwin Nunez sitting on the bench waiting to break games open late on.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has shown what a great option he is to have on the bench, with the Uruguay international winning Arne Slot’s side the game against Brentford yesterday.

Arne Slot will be more relieved than thrilled that Liverpool finally scored with the 36th and 37th shots, to beat Brentford in stoppage time.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Reds striker Darwin Nunez to turn his fortunes around amid his ongoing struggles at Anfield.

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.

The Reds are currently top of the standings on 47 points, and have a game in hand against the Gunners (43). Read more at straitstimes.com.

This week's Blood Red column looks ahead to a potentially huge day in the Premier League title race as Liverpool are entertained by Brentford before Aston Villa travel to Arsenal

Liverpool have seen their Premier League lead reduced to four points by Arsenal and, while Reds boss Arne Slot wasn't showing any signs of being ruffled when he spoke to the media on Friday, he did highlight an aspect of his side's play he would like to see improved in the second half of the season.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has dismissed suggestions that Darwin Núñez is struggling for confidence amid reports linking the striker with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Arne Slot issued what could be interpreted as a criticism of goalkeeper Alisson as he addressed Liverpool’s recent poor defensive run. The Reds have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven Premier League games - and Slot admitted that goals were being conceded off fewer shots in recent games, such as the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool appear to be preparing their first transfer for Arne Slot in the summer, as the Reds look to move ahead of rivals Chelsea and Aston Villa in the race for Stefanos Tzimas

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got its Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday.