Liverpool earn a dramatic last-gasp draw versus Luton Town: Stats
Luis Diaz scored in the fifth minute of injury time as Liverpool held Luton Town 1-1 on matchday 11 of the Premier League 2023-24 season. It was an emotional moment for Diaz, whose parents were kidnapped back in Colombia. Diaz's father remains missing as he lifted his shirt to show a message of "freedom for Papa". Here we present the key stats.
Liverpool are third with 24 points
Liverpool are third in the ongoing season with 24 points from 11 matches. Liverpool, who are unbeaten in their last four league games, are three points behind leaders and champions Manchester City. Meanwhile, Luton are are 17th with six points collected so first.
Spirited Liverpool hold off solid Luton
Diaz rescued Liverpool, heading in Harvey Elliott's cross five minutes into added time. Luton had appeared on course for a deserved second Premier League win of the season and a first victory over the Reds since February 1991. Earlier, substitute Tahith Chong had steered Luton in front from Issa Kabore's cross after a superb counter-attack. However, Jurgen Klopp's men bounced back.
Unwanted records for the Reds
As per Squawka, Liverpool have failed to win away at Luton in the English top-flight in their last five visits. Notably, this was their maiden draw in these five visits. As per Opta, the Reds have failed to win any of their last four Premier League away games against newly promoted sides.
Nunez fires blanks
Darwin Nunez had nine shots in the game and he fired blanks. He is now the second player for Liverpool after Roberto Firmino, who clocked nine shots versus Manchester United in December 2018, without scoring.
Diaz scores his 11th Premier League goal
Diaz scored his 11th Premier League goal in what was his 40th appearance. In 10 league appearances this season, Diaz has scored three times. Overall, the player has 15 goals in 59 appearances for the Reds.
