Darwin Nunez showcased his “bad boy” side in the Premier League on Sunday after Liverpool’s victory over Brighton and Hove Albion, propelling them two points ahead at the top of the table.

In a match that took place before other title contenders, Manchester City and Arsenal, played out a goalless draw at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool quickly responded to an early lead by Roberto De Zerbi’s team with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. The Reds successfully maintained their advantage and secured maximum points.

Despite this victory, the race for the Premier League title remаins wide open, with the outcome of the remaining weeks of the season determining the eventual winners of the English top-flight division.

During the match, Nunez played for 83 minutes before being substituted for Harvey Elliott, who played out the final 13 minutes at Anfield. In a heartwarming gesture captured by Rising Ballers, the Uruguayan forward made a lucky ball boy’s day by giving him his match-worn shirt. As seen in a social media post, as Nunez walked off the pitch after being substituted, he noticed a fan’s sign in the crowd requesting his shirt. Instead of giving it to the fan, he turned and handed it to the young ball boy.

This incident sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some viewed it as an inspiring moment for the ball boy, while others suggested that Nunez may not have understood the English written on the sign, hence his decision to give the shirt to the ball boy instead.