Nottingham Forest caused a major upset in the Premier League by defeating Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, thanks to a brilliant second-half goal from substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Liverpool dominated the first half and came close to taking an early lead when Luis Diaz struck the post in the 17th minute. However, their attacking play was often disjointed, leading to missed opportunities and a lack of rhythm.
The turning point came in the 72nd minute when Anthony Elanga, also a substitute, delivered a stunning crossfield pass to Hudson-Odoi. The winger expertly cut inside and curled a shot past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, securing Forest’s first victory at Anfield since 1969.
Despite winning their first three league matches of the season without conceding a goal under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool struggled to create clear chances in the second half. Their best opportunity for an equalizer came from a header by Virgil van Dijk that went over the bar.
This disappointing result marked a historical day for Forest, as they celebrated a victory against Liverpool that evaded even the great Brian Clough’s teams. For Slot, it was a rude awakening, having suffered defeat in only his second match in charge of Liverpool. The performance raised concerns about the team’s lack of creativity, especially in comparison to their previous strong showing against Manchester United.
As Forest looks to build on this success in their upcoming match against Brighton, Liverpool faces an immediate challenge with a trip to Milan in the Champions League before hosting Bournemouth next weekend.