Four memorable matches between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest

"Nottingham Forest opened the scoring very early, in the 8th minute, through Chris Wood. The Kiwi was played through by Anthony Elanga, with the striker slotting his shot past the helpless Alisson. This early goal set the tone for Forest, who looked confident, organized, and dangerous on the counter or transition. Liverpool were in full control of the match thereafter, with about 71% of the ball. However, Forest's strong defensive structure never broke in the first half and Liverpool went into half time."

"Around the 66th minute, Liverpool made a decisive double substitution, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas came on. Immediately after coming on, both with their first touches of the ball, Tsimikas delivered the corner and Jota rose at the back post to head home the equaliser. That's how the game finished but it was a fascinating clash from the first to final whistle. The opposite styles and the stakes of the match made this a great watch for the neutral."

"Arne Slot's fantastic double substitution and the teams resilience to fight back in hostile territory, made this a good result. Looking back it also has the emotional factor of being one of Diogo Jota's last goals and contributions to the teams title win. It was a goal that defined the player, he wasn't flashy, will fight for anything and everything and he never needed a second invitation to score a goal."

Liverpool and Nottingham Forest met at the City Ground with both teams strong in the league. Nottingham Forest took an early lead in the 8th minute through Chris Wood, assisted by Anthony Elanga, and established a compact, counter-attacking shape. Liverpool controlled possession with roughly 71% but failed to break Forest's defensive structure in the first half. Around the 66th minute, a double substitution introduced Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota; Tsimikas swung a corner and Jota headed the equaliser. The match finished 1-1, punctuated by a decisive tactical change and an emotionally significant goal for Jota.

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