Liverpool fans spot what Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah did after Aston Villa draw

Liverpool’s hopes of solidifying their Premier League title charge took a hit on Wednesday night as they played out a dramatic 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. The result, which saw them drop two crucial points, left fans with mixed emotions—especially after witnessing the post-match reactions of Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah.

Arne Slot’s men had the chance to extend their lead over Arsenal to ten points, but instead, they now find themselves in a tense battle at the top. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talisman, wasted no time in making his mark, netting his 24th league goal of the season to put the Reds ahead early in the game. However, Aston Villa responded swiftly and ruthlessly, as Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins struck in quick succession to turn the game on its head.

Liverpool fought back with determination, refusing to let the setback dictate the game’s outcome. Their persistence paid off when Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-range effort took a crucial deflection, nestling into the back of the net to restore parity. With the momentum in their favor, the Reds continued to press for a winner, but a glaring miss from Darwin Nunez became the focal point of post-match discussions.

The Uruguayan forward found himself with an open-goal opportunity after a well-timed pass from Dominik Szoboszlai. However, instead of finding the net, Nunez blazed his effort over the crossbar, much to the disbelief of the traveling Liverpool supporters. The miss proved costly, as Liverpool failed to find a breakthrough in the closing stages of the game.

Following the match, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was quick to defend Nunez’s performance, acknowledging the striker’s efforts in creating the opportunity. “From a 1v1 with the goalkeeper, he made it an open goal chance. It was not his best leg—he’s right-footed, of course—but it was still a big opportunity,” the Dutch manager said. “I was hoping he would get another chance because a player like him probably wouldn’t miss two in a row. He was very close again, but [Emiliano] Martinez made a great sliding tackle to win the ball.”

Slot also hinted at the frustration within the dressing room, stating, “If you look at the chances in the second half, there is one player in there who feels quite down—you know who it is.” His words further highlighted the weight of responsibility Nunez carries in Liverpool’s title pursuit.

However, it wasn’t just the on-field action that caught the attention of fans. After the final whistle, an image surfaced on social media showing Nunez in conversation with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, smiling despite the disappointing result. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah’s devastated reaction painted a stark contrast, leading to divided opinions among Liverpool supporters.

Many fans took to social media to express their views on Nunez’s demeanor. One fan commented, “A huge difference when it comes to the sense of responsibility,” while another questioned, “How can you smile like this when you lost two important points?” Others defended the Uruguayan striker, urging patience and support. “He’s missing chances, but giving him stick won’t make it all better. Support Nunez,” a supporter wrote.

With a crucial clash against Manchester City on the horizon, Slot has urged his players to sharpen their finishing and avoid costly errors. “If you go away to Villa, it is always a difficult fixture. Performance-wise, there was no dip at all today in my opinion,” he stated. “What we must not do, and a bit too often now, is fail to get what we deserve. If you put all the chances in a row from us and them, it’s clear which team should have won this game.”

The Liverpool boss acknowledged the growing pattern of missed opportunities and emphasized the need to eliminate such mistakes. “We must not make a habit out of that as it’s happened a bit too much now, but we are eight points clear, with Arsenal having a game in hand,” he concluded.

As the title race intensifies, all eyes will be on how Liverpool respond to this setback. Will they bounce back against Manchester City, or will their misfiring attack cost them more crucial points in the hunt for Premier League glory? The next few weeks could define their season.