Overview
- Nottingham Forest opened the scoring through Dan Ndoye, Alexander Isak levelled shortly after the hour, Morgan Gibbs‑White restored Forest’s lead from the penalty spot following an Alisson foul on Neco Williams, and Víctor Muñoz — in his first Liverpool start — smashed a late equaliser to make it 2-2 on Saturday.
- The draw leaves Liverpool with two draws from two Premier League games under Iraola and continuing questions about their defence after being exposed by quick Forest transitions and long balls.
- Víctor Muñoz’s 82nd‑minute strike came from a sharp turn and powerful shot that hit the underside of the crossbar, marking an immediate attacking impact from a summer signing pressed into a starting role.
- Nottingham Forest earned their first point of the season by executing a disciplined counter‑attacking game plan that has troubled Liverpool in recent meetings at Anfield.
- With injuries, a reshaped squad and the transfer window still relevant, Liverpool face pressure to shore up midfield protection and defensive shape, which could prompt tactical tweaks or further signings in the coming days.