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WATCH: Darwin Nunez Nets Stunning Goal As Liverpool Cruise Past Bournemouth

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Published10 hours ago on September 21, 2024

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A superb Darwin Nunez goal helped Liverpool return to winning ways after the Reds saw off Bournemouth 3-0 at Anfield on GW5. 

Arne Slot’s side erased the memories of the shock defeat to Nottingham Forest a week previous. Nunez’s stunner was the first he has scored under the Dutch manager.

As it stands, the Merseysiders are top of the Premier League table after their straight forward win over the Cherries. However, Manchester City need just a point against Arsenal on Sunday to return to the summit.

That won’t bother Nunez or the Reds too much at this stage of the season. The Uruguayan striker is finally up-and-running in 2024/25.

Luis Diaz hit a two-minute double to make it five goals in five appearances in England’s top flight this season. Only Erling Haaland has more in the scoring charts.

Darwin Nunez Goal Delights Liverpool Fans In Emphatic Win

Not only did the Darwin Nunez goal satisfy the Liverpool faithful, the striker himself was visibly delighted to rediscover his scoring touch.

Luis Diaz’s stunning start to the season continued as he hit a quick-fire brace, before Nunez put the game beyond doubt with just 37 minutes on the clock.

Carrying the ball down the right-hand side, Nunez looked to be out of options before firing in with aplomb on his weaker left foot.

The superb goal lit up Anfield and ensured the three points stayed on Merseyside. The best football betting sites in the UK price the Reds at 8/1 to go on and win the Premier League title.

Will Darwin Nunez Keep His Place In The Starting XI For The Trip To Wolves?

The Darwin Nunez goal against Bournemouth will raise one question in particular for Arne Slot. Does he start in the next Premier League fixture against Wolves?

Liverpool’s record signing is certainly a confidence player so benching him again wouldn’t help his momentum. Now he is off the mark, a start at Molineux would surely be justified.

Before the trip to take on Gary O’Neil’s side, the Reds face a struggling West Ham United in the Carabao Cup. Another start and more valuable minutes will certainly help his cause to be included from the off on GW6.

For now, Nunez can be proud of himself for scoring arguably his best goal since joining the club in 2022. Scroll down to take a look at his superb finish in all its glory.