Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Result and final score as Hudson-Odoi goal causes huge upset at Anfield
Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Hudson-Odoi stuns Anfield as visitors end Arne Slot’s perfect start
A superb second-half goal from substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi gave Nottingham Forest the biggest surprise win of the Premier League season so far as they beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield.
The home side dominated the opening half and Luis Diaz hit a post in the 17th minute, but too often the Liverpool attackers found themselves on different wavelengths, and much of their play lacked their usual fluidity as chances went begging.
Their wastefulness was punished in the 72nd minute as Anthony Elanga found his fellow substitute Hudson-Odoi with a brilliant crossfield ball, and the 23-year-old winger cut inside before curling a tremendous effort past goalkeeper Alisson.
Having convincingly won all of their opening three league games under Arne Slot without conceding a goal, Liverpool looked short of ideas as they sought to come back. A Virgil van Dijk header from a corner that flew over was the closest they came to an equaliser.
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
An untimely loose touch by Salah in the Forest box allows Moreno to intervene and snuff out any danger. It was a tremendous raking pass by Szoboszlai that created the chance, but it comes to nothing in the end.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
It's been a long half of graft for Nottingham Forest so far, and they are yet to produce a shot on target. Still, they will be delighted if this game stays goalless until half-time.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
CLOSE ESCAPE! As the intense pressure on Forest's area continues, Diogo Jota lashes a hopeful attempt into a nearby defender. Then, Diaz lofts a looping header towards the target, which Sels should field comfortably. However, it slips through his grasp and through his legs - the goalkeeper then manages to scramble it away from his goal-line!
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
SHARP STOP! Mac Allister is denied by Sels! The goalkeeper dives down to his left, pawing away the midfielder's powerful header from an Alexander-Arnold cross! That's as close as we've come to a goal so far.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool force Yates to concede a corner-kick on the left, which Alexander-Arnold takes. He whips it threateningly under the crossbar, apparently shooting for goal; Sels has to be alert and punches the ball away for another corner.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool have only lost once in their last 24 Premier League matches immediately following an international break, winning no fewer than 18. Perhaps a change of scenery helps in that regard, but will they claim three more points today?
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Milenkovic stoops to head away Alexander-Arnold's latest delivery from the right wing into the area, then a minor foul gifts Forest a free-kick deep inside their own territory. For all Liverpool's dominance, they've only managed to produce one shot on target.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
CLOSE! Meeting Robertson's dangerous inswinging corner from the right, Van Dijk beats his marker but glances a header just wide of the left-hand post! That was close to breaking the deadlock, but Forest breathe a collective sigh of relief!
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
In their last 25 home league games against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have won 20, including each of the last six. The evidence so far suggests that trend should continue today, and Opta's live win-predictor suggests Slot's side have a 68% chance of victory.
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