Liverpool’s title defence took another heavy hit on Saturday after Nottingham Forest sealed a commanding 3–0 victory at Anfield, a result that further exposes the champions’ alarming collapse in the Premier League race.
The defeat means Liverpool have now lost six of their last seven league games, a run that has pushed them eight points behind table-toppers Arsenal and raised fresh concerns about the team’s form heading into the crucial Christmas period.
Forest struck first through Brazilian defender Murillo, who reacted sharply to a loose ball from a 33rd-minute corner to fire past Alisson Becker. The goal stunned the home crowd and shifted momentum firmly to the visiting side.
After the break, the pressure on Liverpool grew worse. Italian midfielder Nicolo Savona doubled Forest’s lead with a crisp finish early in the second half, leaving the hosts visibly unsettled and chasing shadows in midfield.
The final blow arrived twelve minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White pounced on a rebound after Alisson parried Omari Hutchinson’s effort. Forest’s number ten tapped home, sealing a result that underlined the visitors’ ruthlessness and Liverpool’s struggling defence.
A visibly frustrated Mohamed Salah could be seen gesturing as Forest players celebrated their third goal, a moment captured in images from the game. The defeat also reopened debate about Liverpool’s squad depth, fatigue, and tactical consistency.
Forest’s win carries wider significance. The result not only lifts their confidence in a packed mid-table contest but also reshapes the title picture as Arsenal continue to pull away. For a Liverpool side accustomed to setting high standards, Saturday’s loss adds another layer to what is becoming a deeply demanding season.
The Premier League resumes next week with Liverpool under pressure to stop their slide and Forest seeking to capitalise on their growing momentum.
