Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

Arne Slot believes that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is at his most dangerous in the final half hour of matches, following his game-winning brace against Brentford on Saturday. The Uruguay

Darwin Nunez scored twice from the bench for Liverpool against Brentford on Saturday. It was the ideal response for the striker after recent criticism for his peformances.

Arsenal has slipped up in the Premier League title race by squandering a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa after Liverpool beat Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez.

Former England striker, Gary Lineker, has said it is “hard to envisage” anyone but Liverpool winning the Premier League title. Over the weekend, the Reds extended their lead at the top of the table to six points.

These Reds are mustard, and after weeks of not getting what they deserved, plus 90 minutes of staring into the abyss yesterday, two late strikes sealed a deserved win for Liverpool at a tough away ground.