Liverpool share points with Nottingham Forest after Munoz strike

Liverpool share points with Nottingham Forest after Munoz strike Liverpool held by Nottingham Forest as Victor Munoz rescues late point Liverpool were forced to settle for a Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest after Victor Munoz marked his full debut with a dramatic late equaliser at Anfield. Andoni Iraola is still searching for his first league victory as Liverpool head coach, but Munoz provided a memorable moment eight minutes from time. The Spain winger powered Florian Wirtz’s pass in off the crossbar to ensure the points were shared after Forest had twice taken the lead. Nottingham Forest punish Liverpool defence Forest grew into the contest after a slow opening and exposed Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability. Jeremy Jacquet blocked to deny Igor Jesus, while Dan Ndoye headed narrowly wide from James McAtee’s delivery. Ndoye made the breakthrough midway through the first half. A straightforward ball over the top opened up Liverpool, Morgan Gibbs-White supplied the pass and Ndoye finished calmly. Liverpool believed they had responded when Wirtz found the net 10 minutes later, only for an offside in the build-up to rule it out. Alisson then prevented further damage, pushing Igor Jesus’ stoppage-time effort on to the crossbar. Photo IMAGO Alexander Isak brings Anfield to life Nottingham Forest threatened on the counter after half-time, but their failure to capitalise gave Liverpool a route back into the match. On the hour, Cody Gakpo turned away from Neco Williams and delivered a precise low cross. Alexander Isak was waiting to tap into an empty net for 1-1. The equaliser lifted Anfield and Liverpool began to play with greater urgency. Iraola’s side appeared capable of taking control, only for Forest to regain their advantage 10 minutes later. Gibbs-White restores Forest advantage Liam Delap reacted quickly when a long ball went out for a throw-in. He combined with Williams, whose run prompted Alisson to leave his goal. The Liverpool goalkeeper caught the wing-back and referee Samuel Barrott awarded a penalty. Liverpool protested the decision, but it stood. Gibbs-White sent Alisson the wrong way, putting Nottingham Forest 2-1 ahead and raising hopes of a third successive league victory at Anfield. Munoz earns Liverpool valuable point Liverpool responded with the resilience they had shown at Newcastle the previous weekend. With eight minutes remaining, Wirtz created the opening and Munoz supplied a thunderous finish, driving his effort off the bar and into the net. Neither team could produce a decisive final moment, leaving Iraola and Forest boss Oliver Glasner without a league win since their summer appointments. For Liverpool, the defensive concerns will demand attention, especially after Forest repeatedly found space with direct attacks. Munoz’s impact offered a significant positive, while Nottingham Forest departed Anfield having demonstrated their ability to trouble Liverpool on their own ground.