Nottingham Forest and Liverpool finish in a draw at Anfield

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Nottingham Forest and Liverpool finish in a draw at Anfield
Summary

Nottingham Forest and Liverpool played to a draw at Anfield on August 31. Morgan Gibbs-White scored a penalty to give Nottingham Forest the lead, but Victor Munoz leveled the score for Liverpool with a late strike. The result prevented Nottingham Forest from securing a third consecutive league win. Following the match, former midfielder Steve Hodge stated that Nottingham Forest displayed better team cohesion and created more scoring opportunities throughout the contest, particularly in the first half. Hodge characterized the Liverpool squad as lackluster and defensively vulnerable during the encounter. The points were shared after the late equalizer brought an end to the scoring.

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  • Morgan Gibbs-White scored a penalty goal for Nottingham Forest.
  • Victor Munoz secured a late equalizer for Liverpool.
  • The match finished as a draw at Anfield.
  • Steve Hodge identified Nottingham Forest as the more cohesive team.
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Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge says Oliver Glasner's side "were the better team" against Liverpool and should have won the game. Forest fans were dreaming of a third consecutive league win at Anfield when Morgan Gibbs-White gave them the lead from the spot, but Liverpool rallied again and Victor Munoz's late strike ensured the points were shared. "We should have won [the match] with the chances we created, especially in the first half," said Hodge on BBC Radio Nottingham.

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