Current champions Liverpool have often appeared lackluster in the league this season, but today they showed urgency, nearly taking the lead within the first 10 minutes.

A flowing attack ended withCody Gakpo setting up Alexis Mac Allister just a few yards from goal, but a remarkable last-ditch block by Elliot Anderson kept the score even, much to the shock of the crowd at Anfield.

As expected, Liverpool dominated early possession, and another opportunity was missed when a skillfulMohamed Salah dribble past three Forest players ended with Milos Kerkezsending a volley over the crossbar.

Despite their early pressure, it was Forest who surprisingly took the lead against the run of play.

Liverpool’s defense was disorganized while trying to clear a corner, and amid the confusion, Murillo remained composed to slot the ball into the corner.

Igor Jesus appeared to have doubled Forest’s lead when he created space in the box and volleyed into the corner, but his celebration was cut short after being ruled to have handled before scoring.

The second half was expected to be dominated by Liverpool, but instead, the visitors remarkably extended their lead.

Former Liverpool playerNico Williams initiated the move by cutting the ball back to Nicolo Savona, who struck the ball high into the top corner.

Arne Slot turned to his substitutes, bringing on Hugo Ekitike in a last-ditch effort to shift the momentum, but even after removing a defender for an attacker, his team failed to find rhythm against Forest.

Having many forwards on the field may have disrupted their balance, as Liverpool lacked cohesion and were ruthlessly punished 12 minutes before the end.

Omari Hutchinson’s powerful shot was saved but fell to Morgan Gibbs-White, whose low left-footed finish crept into the corner as Anfield began to empty.

This 3-0 defeat marks Liverpool’s worst home league loss under Arne Slot, as their title defense continues to falter.

Forest have now climbed out of the relegation zone, and based on today’s performance, Sean Dyche might be the ideal manager to keep them safe.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

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