Liverpool have moved six points clear of second-placed Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table following a remarkable 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday af

Gary Lineker says it is ‘hard to envisage’ anyone but Liverpool winning the Premier League after they extended their lead at the top of the table over the weekend. Arne Slot’s side looked set to drop points for the third game in a row as they struggled to break down a resolute Brentford side on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal has slipped up in the Premier League title race by squandering a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa after Liverpool beat Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez.