Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Kick-Off: 19:30 BST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: Michael Oliver
Liverpool faced Nottingham Forest at Anfield in an eagerly anticipated Premier League clash on Saturday, 14th September 2024. Coming into the match, Liverpool were looking to solidify their position in the top four, while Nottingham Forest aimed to pull off a surprise victory and move up the table. With Anfield as the battleground, both teams were determined to give their best performances.
Liverpool dominated the early exchanges, but Forest’s resilience and tactical discipline saw them come out on top. In a tightly contested game, it was Callum Hudson-Odoi’s 72nd-minute goal that broke the deadlock, handing Nottingham Forest a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Head-to-Head
Historically, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest has been a matchup filled with excitement. Liverpool had dominated their previous encounters, especially at Anfield. However, Nottingham Forest has shown resilience, and their performances under pressure have often caused trouble for the Reds.
- Liverpool: Recent form has been positive, though they have struggled in certain matches, leading to questions about consistency.
- Nottingham Forest: Known for their fighting spirit, Forest has been growing in confidence this season and came into this game hoping to upset the home team.
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Lineups
Here is the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Liverpool (4-3-3)
- Starting XI:
- Alisson (GK)
- Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk (C), Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson
- Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai
- Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz
- Substitutes:
- Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Conor Bradley (61′), Cody Gakpo (61′), Darwin Núñez (60′), Curtis Jones (75′), Kostas Tsimikas (75′)
Nottingham Forest (5-4-1)
- Starting XI:
- Matz Sels (GK)
- Neco Williams, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Ryan Yates, Álex Moreno
- Elliot Anderson, Nicolás Domínguez, James Ward-Prowse, Morgan Gibbs-White
- Chris Wood
- Substitutes:
- Matt Turner (GK), Anthony Elanga (61′), Jota Silva (81′), Morato (81′), Callum Hudson-Odoi (54′)
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Timeline
Here is the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 00′ | Kick-off |
| 44′ | Yellow Card – Álex Moreno (Nott’m Forest) |
| 45′ | Yellow Card – Ryan Yates (Nott’m Forest) |
| 45+4′ | Half-time: Liverpool 0-0 Nottingham Forest |
| 54′ | Substitution: Callum Hudson-Odoi on for Nicolás Domínguez (Nott’m Forest) |
| 61′ | Substitution: Anthony Elanga on for Elliot Anderson (Nott’m Forest) |
| 61′ | Substitution: Conor Bradley on for Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) |
| 60′-75′ | Multiple substitutions for both teams |
| 72′ | Goal! – Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) Assisted by Anthony Elanga |
| 86′ | Yellow Card – Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) |
| 90+2′ | Yellow Card – Anthony Elanga (Nott’m Forest) |
| 90+5′ | Full-time: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest |
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest First Half Analysis
The first half between Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest started with both teams feeling each other out, and although Liverpool had the lion’s share of possession, they found it difficult to break down Forest’s defensive line. Nottingham Forest held firm, with Álex Moreno and Ryan Yates picking up yellow cards, as they tried to contain Liverpool’s attacking trio of Salah, Jota, and Díaz.
Despite several chances, the first half ended goalless, with Liverpool struggling to break through Forest’s compact defense.
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Second Half and Full-Time Summary
The second half saw Liverpool press hard for the opener, but their lack of cutting edge in the final third continued to haunt them. As Liverpool pushed forward, Forest capitalized on a counter-attack. In the 72nd minute, Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a stunning goal from outside the box, assisted by Anthony Elanga’s quick break. This proved to be the decisive moment in the match.
Despite late pressure from Liverpool, Nottingham Forest held on for the win. Liverpool’s frustrations were evident, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch receiving yellow cards. Forest’s tactical substitutions and disciplined defending ensured they took all three points from this crucial fixture.
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Stats
Here is the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest Stats | Liverpool | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Shots (On Target) | 16 (5) | 10 (3) |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
Impact on Points Table
Nottingham Forest’s victory at Anfield shook up the Premier League standings. With this win, they climbed into the top half of the table, securing crucial points in their fight for a European spot. Liverpool, on the other hand, dropped vital points, leaving them vulnerable in their quest to maintain a top-four finish.
Man of the Match
Mohamed Salah was voted as the man of the match (MOTM) of the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match.
In a game where Liverpool was expected to dominate, Nottingham Forest’s well-executed game plan and decisive counter-attacking football saw them emerge victorious. Liverpool will rue their missed chances, while Forest will celebrate this rare victory at Anfield. As the Premier League season progresses, both teams will take lessons from this game as they strive to achieve their respective goals for the campaign.
