Anfield witnessed a historic and humbling afternoon for Liverpool as Nottingham Forest stormed to a stunning and fully deserved 3-0 victory. This result, a repeat of their win on the same ground last season, marks the biggest away win Forest have ever achieved at Liverpool's famous home and plunges Arne Slot's faltering champions deeper into crisis.
Forest's Triumphant Performance
From the first whistle to the last, Sean Dyche's Forest side were exemplary, combining defensive resilience with lethal counter-attacking precision. The visitors not only secured a famous three points but also kept their first clean sheet in 20 Premier League matches, a testament to their organised and disciplined display.
The deadlock was broken in the first half from a set-piece, an area that has plagued Liverpool all season. A corner from Elliot Anderson deflected off Virgil van Dijk and fell to Murillo, who drilled an unstoppable shot into the far corner from six yards out. The goal was checked by VAR for a potential offside interference but was rightly allowed to stand.
Liverpool's Defensive Collapse
Liverpool's vulnerabilities were further exposed within seconds of the second half restart. A defensive error allowed former Liverpool player Neco Williams to spin away from his marker inside the penalty area and set up Nicolò Savona, who side-footed a composed finish into the top corner of Alisson's net.
The home side, who have now suffered eight defeats in their last 11 matches, were a mess in all departments. Their attack was ineffectual, with big-money signing Alexander Isak substituted after another anonymous 68-minute display. Defensively, they were weak, with Ibrahima Konaté enduring a particularly dreadful afternoon.
A Fitting Finale for Forest
The contest was put beyond any doubt late on with a move that showcased the finesse Liverpool were sorely lacking. Murillo launched a superb cross-field ball to substitute Omari Hutchinson, who cut inside and forced a fine save from Alisson. The rebound fell perfectly for Morgan Gibbs-White, who swept a cool finish into the Kop goal from 12 yards to seal a monumental victory.
This 3-0 defeat, Liverpool's second in succession by that scoreline, sees them drop into the bottom half of the Premier League table. For Nottingham Forest, it was a tactical masterclass and a historic day that will live long in the memory of their travelling supporters.
