Forward Darwin Nunez couldn’t hold back his tears after netting his first goal of the new season. Liverpool triumphed over Bournemouth 3-0 in Premier League Matchday 5, proving that their previous loss to Nottingham Forest was merely an accident.
This victory temporarily placed Liverpool at the top of the table, with 12 points from four wins and one defeat, while Manchester City and Arsenal have yet to play. Notably, Nunez scored a stunning curled shot in the 37th minute, leaving goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with no chance to save.
This was the Uruguayan’s first Premier League goal of the season, having gone without scoring since April. After the goal, the 25-year-old was visibly emotional, with reporters capturing the moment.
Struggling for form recently, Nunez has faced significant criticism, and his position at Liverpool appears uncertain. Before facing Bournemouth, he had not started a single Premier League match this season and was also benched during the Champions League win against AC Milan earlier in the week.