Premier League GW10 - Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest | Picture Credits: Liverpool Website

Liverpool's Impressive Form:

After just one loss in their first 13 games of the season, Liverpool had supporters hoping for a great season. They were three points behind the league leaders, Tottenham, going into the game, although they were in fourth position.

Forest's Struggles:

Though they had a strong start to the Premier League season, Nottingham Forest has since struggled. They are in 15th position, five points above the relegation zone, having lost their last five games. With only one league victory away from home since early January, their road performance has been a serious problem.

Starting Lineups:

Liverpool (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Konstantinos Tsimikas

Midfielders: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota

Substitutes: Cody Gakpo, Adrian, Harvey Elliott, Joel Matip, Luke Chambers, James McConnel, Wataru Endo, Joe Gomez, Caoimhin Kelleher

Nottingham Forest (5-3-2):

Goalkeeper: Matt Turner

Defenders: Serge Aurier, Willy Boly, Moussa Niakhate, Murillo, Ola Aina

Midfielders: Ibrahim Sangare, Orel Mangala, Nicolas Dominguez

Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White

Substitutes: Cheikhou Kouyate, Nuno Tavares, Andrey Santos, Odisseas Vlachodimos, Harry Toffolo, Ryan Yates, Joe Worrall, Taiwo Awoniyi, Neco Williams

Welcome to Anfield for Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest, an exciting Premier League match. With a strong start to the season, Liverpool, the host team, wanted to build on their success. Nottingham Forest, in contrast, was having trouble and wanted to end their run of defeats.

Anfield | Picture Credits: Liverpool Website

Half-Time - Liverpool 2-0 Nottingham Forest:

Liverpool led 2-0 at the break and were well in control of the game. Forest was having difficulty creating opportunities, while Liverpool was controlling territory and possession. Jota's goal was set up by Nunez's parried shot, while Nunez's subsequent goal came from a superb combination featuring Salah and Szoboszlai. With only 25.7% of the play, Forest has not scored a single goal.

Second Half - Liverpool Secures Victory:

Mohamed Salah capitalized on a horrendous error made by Turner in the 77th minute as he miscalculated the bounce of Szoboszlai's ball. With a composed finish, Salah made it 3-0 and cemented Liverpool's win.

First Half - Liverpool Takes Control:

From the beginning, Liverpool controlled the game. Diogo Jota scored the first goal in the 31st minute, pouncing on a rebound after Turner had stopped Mohamed Salah's shot. With the help of a pinpoint cross from Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez increased Liverpool's lead to 2-0 four minutes later.

Liverpool kept trying to score a third goal. Turner made an incredible double save to keep Ryan Gravenberch and Szoboszlai out in the 40th minute. In the 42nd minute, Nunez tried a stunning bicycle kick from outside the box, but it went wide.

Late Drama and VAR Decision:

Cody Gakpo appeared to have given Liverpool an additional goal in the closing seconds, bringing the score to 4-0. But Gakpo was offside, thus the goal was disallowed following a VAR check.

Full-Time - Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest:

Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest with a score of 3-0 to win the game. Salah's goal in the second half sealed the victory, with goals from Nunez and Jota in the first. Liverpool's deficit to league leaders Tottenham was now just three points. Nottingham Forest was barely five points above the relegation zone as their winless run grew to six games. Goodbye and thanks for coming here to read!

Diogo Jota giving support to Luis Diaz | Picture Credits: The Independent

Nunez making it 2-0 | Picture Credits: Liverpool Website

Salah taking full control in his hands | Picture Credits: Liverpool Website