Premier League shocker: Liverpool lose to Nottingham Forest at Anfield
Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season came to a shocking end as Nottingham Forest pulled off a remarkable 1-0 victory at Anfield, courtesy of a sublime goal from former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Despite boasting a fearsome attack featuring Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool struggled to break down a resilient Nottingham Forest defense throughout the match. Forest’s backline, expertly led by Alex Moreno, kept Salah quiet, while Diaz found himself frustrated on the left, eventually being substituted after an hour.
Liverpool had their chances, with Diaz hitting the post and goalkeeper Matz Sels heroically keeping Forest in the game with a dramatic goal-line save. However, Arne Slot’s triple substitution in the second half failed to spark the breakthrough the Reds needed.
Instead, it was Forest’s manager Nuno EspĂrito Santo who made the crucial tactical move, introducing Hudson-Odoi.
The winger repaid his coach’s faith with a stunning curling shot beyond Alisson, giving Nottingham Forest the lead and sending the Anfield crowd into stunned silence.
Forest continued to defend resolutely, and they nearly doubled their lead late on, with Alisson forced to deny Anthony Elanga. Despite Liverpool’s efforts, a late onslaught never materialised, and Forest held on for a well-earned victory at Anfield.
