On an evening where Chelsea and Man City also drew, Arne Slot's Liverpool avoided a "mini-crisis" by fighting back to salvage a point at Nottingham Forest.

Overall, a 1-1 draw keeps Liverpool’s cushion ahead of Forest intact, even if Slot will have reservations as he did at Anfield four months ago despite an excellent second half.

Liverpool's start to 2025 has been far from ideal as they prepare to face third-placed Nottingham Forest, who have the chance to close the gap to just three poi

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot now views their only Premier League defeat of the season differently having seen how Nottingham Forest have defied expectations. At the time, the 1-0 loss in September was considered a major shock as a team who finished 17th last season registered their first win at Anfield since 1969.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he "couldn't have asked for more" from his side against title contenders Nottingham Forest.

"If Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool, Arsenal are favourites for the title again and Forest are contenders to win it as well." That is the view of The New York Times' chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith,

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool deserved to beat Nottingham Forest after the "outstanding" Premier League leaders needed Diogo Jota's equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against their title rivals.Forest had already beaten Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in September -- the leaders' only defeat in 20 league games -- and Slot needed no reminding of their qualities.