Premier League
Liverpool held to dramatic 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield
Late strikes from Víctor Muñoz and Morgan Gibbs-White seal a thrilling opening-day stalemate.
Liverpool were forced to settle for a point on opening weekend after a pulsating 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, where late drama denied the hosts a winner.
The visitors started brighter and took the lead through Dan Ndoye in the 24th minute, with Morgan Gibbs-White providing the assist. The goal caught Liverpool off guard as Forest's fluid attack exposed spaces behind the home side's defensive line.
Before the break, Nottingham Forest's Igor Jesus received a yellow card in the 44th minute, adding to the growing tension in the final moments of the first half. Liverpool went into the dressing room trailing 1-0.
The second half burst into life when Alexander Isak pulled one back for the Reds in the 60th minute, tucking away Cody Gakpo's perfectly weighted pass. The goal reignited the home crowd and shifted momentum firmly in Liverpool's direction.
Just moments after the restart, Forest's Ola Aina was shown a yellow card, and Víctor Muñoz followed suit for Liverpool in the 54th minute. Florian Wirtz then picked up a booking in the 58th minute as the game became increasingly physical.
Forest restored their lead from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, with Morgan Gibbs-White converting the spot-kick himself after a contentious decision from referee S. Barrott. Alisson Becker was booked shortly after in the 69th minute for dissent.
With the clock winding down, Liverpool's resilience paid off when Víctor Muñoz scored a dramatic equaliser in the 82nd minute, finishing off a sweeping counter-attack involving Florian Wirtz. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the home supporters.
In the closing stages, Ronald Araujo received a late yellow card for Liverpool as both sides pushed for a winner. Despite the frantic finish, neither team could find a decisive third goal.
The result leaves Liverpool in 10th place in the Premier League table with one point from their opening fixture, while Nottingham Forest sit 15th with none.
Liverpool deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation under manager Andoni Iraola, while Forest opted for a 3-4-2-1 setup under O. Glasner.
The match will be remembered for its intensity, late drama, and the quality of finishing from both sides at Anfield.