Darwin Nunez sets unwanted new Premier League record in Liverpool’s thrashing of Chelsea

But Blues goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic didn’t need to intervene, as Nunez slammed the right-hand post. The 24-year-old Uruguayan had been denied by Petrovic a few minutes earlier, as the Serbian shot-stopper tipped his effort onto the frame of the goal.

After two more missed chances, Nunez managed to earn an assist for Luis Diaz as Liverpool wrapped up their crucial win, while title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City also won their midweek fixtures. Despite the Reds’ lead at the top, there’s serious pressure on Nunez to up his game, having failed to eradicate his scattergun finishing since his patchy debut season at Anfield.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler knows a thing or two about being clinical and told TNT Sports after the Chelsea thrashing: “There comes a point when you can’t be classed as a raw player. I think Nunez will score goals and will be a handful but I think there comes a point where he will need to be more clinical.”

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However, Reds manager Klopp commended Nunez on his work-rate, adding post-match: “You could see at half time he was really upset with himself after missing the penalty, then the header, but he stayed in the game.”

The ex-Benfica hotshot will be hoping that Klopp starts him in Sunday’s crucial game away to Arsenal, although the Liverpool boss admits that he doesn’t yet know his line-up. “The next game is in four days and I have no idea who is going to play,” Klopp confessed. “They are knackered in the dressing room.”

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But Blues goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic didn’t need to intervene, as Nunez slammed the right-hand post. The 24-year-old Uruguayan had been denied by Petrovic a few minutes earlier, as the Serbian shot-stopper tipped his effort onto the frame of the goal.

After two more missed chances, Nunez managed to earn an assist for Luis Diaz as Liverpool wrapped up their crucial win, while title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City also won their midweek fixtures. Despite the Reds’ lead at the top, there’s serious pressure on Nunez to up his game, having failed to eradicate his scattergun finishing since his patchy debut season at Anfield.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler knows a thing or two about being clinical and told TNT Sports after the Chelsea thrashing: “There comes a point when you can’t be classed as a raw player. I think Nunez will score goals and will be a handful but I think there comes a point where he will need to be more clinical.”

Your turn! Will Darwin Nunez eventually become a clinical striker? Join the debate in the comments section.

However, Reds manager Klopp commended Nunez on his work-rate, adding post-match: “You could see at half time he was really upset with himself after missing the penalty, then the header, but he stayed in the game.”

The ex-Benfica hotshot will be hoping that Klopp starts him in Sunday’s crucial game away to Arsenal, although the Liverpool boss admits that he doesn’t yet know his line-up. “The next game is in four days and I have no idea who is going to play,” Klopp confessed. “They are knackered in the dressing room.”

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