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Darwin Nunez`s late goals secured Liverpool`s win, while Arsenal`s draw complicates their title challenge in the Premier League.

Liverpool secured a thrilling 2-0 victory over Brentford, with Darwin Nunez scoring both goals in stoppage time. His first came after a clever one-two involving Harvey Elliott and Trent Alexander-Arnold, showcasing Liverpool`s attacking prowess. Nunez`s second goal, again assisted by Elliott, was crucial in helping Liverpool maintain a six-point lead over Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Arsenal faced a setback as they squandered a two-goal lead against Aston Villa, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz found the net for Arsenal, but Villa responded with goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins. The Gunners had a late goal disallowed due to a handball, complicating their title challenge further.

Bournemouth ended Newcastle`s impressive nine-match winning streak with a resounding 4-0 victory at St. James` Park, highlighted by Justin Kluivert`s hat-trick. This win extended Bournemouth`s unbeaten run to 11 games, bringing them closer to European qualification. Meanwhile, Leicester City continued to struggle, suffering their seventh consecutive Premier League defeat with a 2-0 loss to Fulham, where Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore scored for the visitors.

Crystal Palace climbed to 12th place after a 2-0 win over 10-man West Ham, thanks to a double from Jean-Philippe Mateta. The match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur was scheduled for January 19, 2025, at Goodison Park, but results were not available at the time of reporting.

As for the Premier League standings, Liverpool leads with 47 points from 20 games, followed by Arsenal with 43 points from 21 games. Nottingham Forest sits third with 41 points, while Newcastle United is fourth with 38 points. Chelsea, AFC Bournemouth, and Manchester City round out the top seven. At the bottom, Leicester City and Southampton are struggling, with Leicester having only 14 points and Southampton just 6 points from 21 games. For more details, check out the live table and the Premier League wrap.

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