Nunez Comes To Liverpool’s Rescue With Late Winner At Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM, England: Darwin Nunez scored within the ninth minute of stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 1-0 win away to Nottingham Forest and a primary victory on the City Ground in 40 years.

It lifted Liverpool 4 factors away from second-placed Manchester City, which performs Manchester United on Sunday. City visits Liverpool within the league subsequent weekend.

Nunez headed dwelling Alexis Mac Allister’s cross for Liverpool’s newest match-winning purpose within the league.

It appeared that three video games in seven days caught up with Liverpool and it was merciless luck on fourth-to-last Forest, which has received solely certainly one of its final seven league video games.

Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi had Forest followers on the sting of their seats with the sport’s first shot on purpose within the fifteenth minute as his low 25-yard effort flew previous Caoimhin Kelleher’s left-hand submit.

Liverpool’s response was speedy, with the returning Luis Diaz’s angled drive being deflected for a nook earlier than Forest ought to have taken the lead.

Origi’s exact cross sprang Anthony Elanga clear for a one-on-one with Kelleher, who saved brilliantly along with his legs to disclaim the Sweden ahead.

Forest defender Murillo thwarted Diaz in entrance of purpose as a high-tempo first half ebbed and flowed. Recalled Forest goalkeeper Mats Selz saved Liverpool at bay in the beginning of the second interval, saving from Andy Robertson — again in motion after sickness — and Mac Allister in fast succession.

Liverpool stepped up the strain however was struggling to carve out possibilities, main supervisor Jurgen Klopp to ship on Nunez for his first look in 4 matches, together with Wataru Endo.

Nunez was rapidly into the motion, firing into the side-netting, however it was Forest which threatened to interrupt the impasse when Elanga’s first-time effort from Harry Toffolo’s cross was off course.

Liverpool teenager Jayden Danns made his first league look as a late substitute for Cody Gakpo because the guests pressed for a winner.

Forest skipper Ryan Yates brilliantly blocked Nunez’s shot on the sting of the field, however after Morgan Gibbs-White’s effort was blocked on the different finish, Forest was punished for failing to clear a nook.

Mac Allister swung over a cross from the appropriate and Nunez stole in between Forest defenders to safe Liverpool a sixth straight win in all competitions.

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