The Darwin Nunez miss that Liverpool may regret in Premier League title race
1 month, 1 week ago

The Darwin Nunez miss that Liverpool may regret in Premier League title race

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten points clear with 12 games to go would have almost certainly put Liverpool, without a completely convincing title rival, on course for a second Premier League title before February is even out. With Villa left chasing shadows, Virgil van Dijk had skied an effort from a good position and Diogo Jota’s free header flashed wide before six minutes was even on the clock. He is now the first player to net 15 away goals in a league season for Liverpool since 1930-31. open image in gallery Salah had fired Liverpool in front after a Villa error The previous seven meetings between Villa and Liverpool had averaged 4.7 goals per game, and it was clear, given how expansive both teams were playing, that Salah’s opener was never going to be a solitary strike. open image in gallery Rashford was bright off the left wing for Villa, on his first start for the club open image in gallery But Watkins remains the main man and equalised with a free header Villa needed that third, with Liverpool retaining their attacking threat, even if their backline was more disjointed.

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2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool’s title challenge ‘feels different’
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3 months ago
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Jamie Carragher gives verdict on Darwin Nunez's Liverpool future - as Ian Wright admits he would back an ex-Reds cult hero to score more
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah shows his evolution to keep Liverpool on title track
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton PLAYER RATINGS: Who was 'unusually quiet' for the Reds? Which star defender was 'off the pace'? And who proved to be 'the difference maker' at Anfield?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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5 months ago
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez shines as they secure narrow victory against RB Leipzig in Champions League
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Liverpool legend claims Darwin Nunez's days 'could be numbered' after scoring just ONE league goal this season - before Uruguayan breaks the deadlock against RB Leipzig
5 months ago
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Analysing Darwin Nunez’s 60 minutes of promise vs Chelsea: No shots but hold-up heroics
5 months ago
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6 months, 1 week ago
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10 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool expect Mo Salah to stay despite his expiring contract and worrying slump in front of goal... so how does the Reds talisman stack up against Europe's best?
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez are DROPPED by Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool's 2-2 draw at West Ham - as Egyptian forward is involved in a heated clash with Reds boss moments before coming on as a late
11 months ago
THREE Liverpool stars are named among the Premier League's most wasteful finishers this season - but who else has lacked killer instinct?
11 months ago
Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ error
11 months ago
PLAYER RATINGS: Mohamed Salah among five Liverpool starters to be given low 5/10 score while Crystal Palace star puts in man of the match performance to put England on alert
11 months, 1 week ago
Jurgen Klopp says Alexis Mac Allister ‘wonder goal’ was Liverpool turning point
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Darwin Nunez misses sitter in front of goal against Sparta Prague - but laughs it off with Liverpool leading 4-0 on the night and eight goals up on aggregate
1 year ago
Jurgen Klopp says Darwin Nunez 'isn't at his peak' after Sparta Prague thrashing
1 year ago
Darwin Nunez Clinches Dramatic Last-Minute Winner for Liverpool Against Nottingham Forest
1 year ago
Nunez comes to Liverpool’s rescue with late winner at Nottingham Forest
1 year ago
No Salah, no problem as Jota and Nunez sparkle for Liverpool
1 year, 2 months ago
Mohamed Salah-less Liverpool look to extend lead in Premier League against Bournemouth
1 year, 2 months ago
From the ridiculous to the sublime, Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s folk hero for a reason
1 year, 2 months ago
Jurgen Klopp hails ‘outstanding’ Darwin Nunez for impact in Liverpool comeback
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