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Darwin Nunez breaks record to become the fastest player in a Premier League history as he reaches 23.61mph during Liverpool's victory over West Ham by edging past Kyle Walker's previous speed of 23.48mph

It might not have been the best start to the season for Liverpool's record signing Darwin Nunez, but he has managed to break the record to become the fastest player in Premier League history.

The 23-year-old clocked a top speed of 23.61 miles per hour as the Reds sealed a 1-0 victory over West Ham, setting a new record in the top-flight.

The Uruguay international Nunez has overtaken the previous record of Manchester City star Kyle Walker who reached 23.48mph back in June 2020.

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez (pictured) becomes the fastest player in Premier League history

It might come as a surprise to some, but perhaps not all, after he recorded the second-fastest top speed in the Champions League last season.