Liverpool suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat to relegation-battling Nottingham Forest on Saturday, propelling the Reds into the lower reaches of the Premier League table for the first time this season.
The match, part of Matchday 12 in the 2025-26 campaign, exposed deepening cracks in Arne Slot's side, who dominated possession with 75% of the ball but failed to muster a single shot on target. Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche, capitalized ruthlessly on their opportunities, securing a vital victory that lifts them four points clear of the drop zone.
Forest struck first in the 33rd minute when defender Murillo rose highest to head home from a corner, silencing the home crowd. The second half began disastrously for Liverpool as Nicolo Savona doubled the lead just 46 seconds after the restart with a clinical finish, leaving the hosts shell-shocked. Morgan Gibbs-White put the seal on the result in the 78th minute, latching onto a through-ball to slot past Alisson Becker and ignite wild celebrations among the traveling supporters.
This result marks Liverpool's third consecutive league loss, following defeats to Manchester City and Crystal Palace, and leaves them languishing in 17th place with just 12 points from 12 games—below the midpoint of the 20-team standings. The Anfield faithful voiced their frustration at full time, with chants questioning Slot's tactics amid a growing injury crisis and faltering form.
For Nottingham Forest, now up to 15th, the win— their first at Anfield since 1969—provides a much-needed boost in their survival fight. Dyche praised his team's resilience: "We came here to scrap, and that's what we did."
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