Playing with 10-men and a goal down against Newcastle United, Darwin Nunez delivered a performance that could be a turning point in his Liverpool career.
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After being brought on by Jurgen Klopp on 77 minutes, the striker scored four minutes later with a clinical right-footed finish.
Nunez then showed superb composure in the third minute of stoppage time to seal a famous win for the Reds.
The substitute's game-changing contribution earns a place in the Team of the Week selected by Alan Shearer, the competition's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee.
Jose Sa (Wolves)
“Made incredible saves to put Wolves in a position to claim a huge win at Everton.”
Malo Gusto (Chelsea)
“Stepped up in the absence of Reece James with two assists.”
Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace)
“Delivered a strong performance and showed great desire to score the equaliser.”
Destiny Udogie (Spurs)
“He is revelling in Ange Postecoglou’s system and produced a great assist.”
Matty Cash (Aston Villa)
“You wouldn’t know he's a right-back with those two goals. What a performance!”
Emery Ball. 😍
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 27, 2023
A 19-pass move involving nine players, finished off beautifully by @MattyCash622! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4TtgHWGKRv
Joao Palhinha (Fulham)
“How Fulham must be glad to have him back in the starting XI.”
James Maddison (Spurs)
“Having Harry Kane’s old No 10 shirt is taking him to a new level. What a player!”
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
“He had Trent Alexander-Arnold on toast in the first half.”
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
“He looks back to the Sterling of 3-4 years ago. A wonderful display.”
Michail Antonio (West Ham)
“Bullied Brighton’s defence all match and scored another outstanding goal.”
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
“Those two goals could be a turning point in his Liverpool career. Absolutely clinical.”
What a finish! 🤩
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 27, 2023
A superb equaliser celebrated in style by Darwin... #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/zd7JIfI444
Manager: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
“His changes proved to be a tactical masterstroke.”