Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was the hero as he scored twice in stoppage time to defeat Brentford. The Reds looked set to endure another frustrating draw after wasting a flurry of chances throughout the contest until the Uruguayan sent a timely reminder to his critics.

The Premier League table-toppers now move six points clear of Arsenal after the Aston Villa overturned a two-goal deficit to earn a draw. Liverpool's title rivals were on course to reduce the gap to four points but squandered a lead as Unai Emery came back to haunt his former club.

Arne Slot's side looked set for third straight game without a win, but the substitute ensured that Liverpool ended their disappointing run and extended their lead at the Premier League summit.

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Here are the next five fixtures for Liverpool and their main title rivals in all competitions;

Liverpool - 1st (50 points)

January 21 vs Lille (H) at 8pm - Champions League

January 25 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 3pm - Premier League

January 29 vs PSV Eindhoven (A) at 8pm - Champions League

February 1 vs AFC Bournemouth (A) at 3pm - Premier League

February 6 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

Arsenal - 2nd (44 points)

January 22 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H) at 8pm - Champions League

January 25 vs Wolves (A) at 3pm - Premier League

January 29 vs Girona (A) at 8pm - Champions League

February 5 vs Newcastle (A) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

February 15 vs Leicester (A) at 12:30pm - Premier League

Nottingham Forest - 3rd (41 points)

January 19 vs Southampton (H) at 2pm - Premier League

January 25 vs Bournemouth (A) at 3pm - Premier League

February 1 vs Brighton (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League

February 11 vs Exeter City (A) at 8pm - FA Cup

February 15 vs Fulham (A) at 3pm - Premier League

Newcastle United - 4th (38 points)

January 25 vs Southampton (A) at 3pm - Premier League

February 1 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm - Premier League

February 5 vs Arsenal (H) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

February 8 vs Birmingham (A) at 5.45pm - FA Cup

February 15 vs Man City (A) at 3pm - Premier League