Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Stay tuned for live updates as Liverpool takes on Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. We’ll be covering the entire season right here at The Independent, as current champions Manchester City aim to secure an incredible fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.
Arne Slot has kicked off the season on a high note, securing three victories and not conceding any goals with his new team. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz have both been standout players, performing at a high level and looking to maintain their momentum following the international break.
Forest is still unbeaten after three games, though they only have one victory to show for it. Nuno Espirito Santo is working on reforming a team that has experienced a lot of changes over the past two seasons. With in-form forwards like Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood, they will be looking to create some challenges for their opponents this Saturday afternoon.
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Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
Despite dominating possession and controlling the game, Liverpool is struggling to find the net against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, with the score still at 0-0 by halftime. Diaz hit the post, and Mac Allister had a great chance saved by Sels, but the home team couldn't get past their stubborn opponents, who have yet to register a shot on target. Liverpool's expected goals (xG) is at 0.61 compared to Forest's 0, leading them to believe it's only a matter of time before they score. Nottingham Forest has not conceded any goals this season, making it likely that the visitors will need something extraordinary to secure an upset and achieve their first league victory at Anfield in over 50 years.
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
HALF-TIME: LIVERPOOL 0-0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST At the halfway mark, the score remains level with both teams tied at zero. Liverpool and Nottingham Forest have made it through the first half without finding the back of the net.
Liverpool Faces Nottingham Forest
Set-piece expert Ward-Prowse delivers a corner from the right side, but Van Dijk jumps up in the six-yard area and clears the ball with a strong defensive header. That’s likely the last moment of this first half.
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
In the first of at least three extra minutes, Yates joins Moreno in getting a mention from the referee. The feisty midfielder receives a yellow card for wasting time, meaning he needs to be more cautious moving forward.
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
Salah loses control of the ball at a crucial moment in the Forest area, giving Moreno the opportunity to step in and eliminate any threat. Szoboszlai made an impressive long pass that set up the opportunity, but ultimately, it didn’t lead to anything.
Liverpool Faces Nottingham Forest
Yellow Card for Alexandre Moreno Lopera
Liverpool Faces Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest has put in a lot of effort during the first half, but they haven't managed to get a single shot on target yet. However, they'll be pleased if they can keep the score level at zero by the time half-time arrives.
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
Narrow escape! With the mounting pressure in Forest's zone, Diogo Jota takes a shot that is deflected by a nearby defender. Next, Diaz sends a high header toward the goal, which Sels should catch easily. Unfortunately, it get past him and goes through his legs, but the goalkeeper quickly recovers and manages to clear it off the line!
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
HOLD UP! Sels stops Mac Allister! The goalie leaps to his left, managing to deflect the midfielder's strong header from an Alexander-Arnold cross! That was the nearest we've been to scoring so far.
Liverpool Takes On Nottingham Forest
Liverpool puts pressure on Yates, leading to a corner kick on the left side. Alexander-Arnold steps up to take it, delivering a dangerously curving ball just under the crossbar that looks like a shot on goal. Sels remains sharp and quickly reacts, punching the ball away for yet another corner.
