Darwin Nunez took all the headlines as his late double secured a victory for Liverpool over Brentford that strengthened the Reds' Premier League title hopes.

The Liverpool City Region is making a bold play to replace London as the tourism capital of the UK. Local leaders have unveiled a five-year plan which it hopes will boost the region’s economy, create jobs and become the go-to destination in the country.

A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game winning league run ending with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins.

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Darwin Nunez was still trotting on to the pitch having been introduced midway through the second half when he was serenaded by chants from the home crowd that suggested the Uruguayan was, in polite terms, an inferior version of former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.

Darwin Núñez has had his doubters this season, and poor form has led to rumours of a January transfer. He answered his critics with a late, match-winning double at Brentford.

Nottingham Forest has demonstrated its unlikely Premier League title credentials by holding Liverpool to a 1-1 draw that backed up its win over the leaders earlier in the season.

Liverpool supporters groups have written to the club to highlight the negative impact a rise in ticket prices can have on the club.

The Gunners’ come-from-behind win over fierce rivals Tottenham in the latest north London derby on Wednesday night, 24 hours after the leaders drew at high-flying Nottingham Forest, saw them move back up to second and within four points of Slot’s side who still have that game in hand at Everton to come next month.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Liverpool will be hoping to get back on track and continue their Premier League title charge as they visit Brentford.

Unfortunately, due to the 3pm blackout rules in the UK, Liverpool's trip to Brentford has not been selected for live television broadcast. Instead, the ECHO will be in attendance in West London to provide live updates as well as all of the pre-match build-up and post-game reaction.