Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground to move within two points of the Champions League qualification places. Luis Diaz scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, according to BBC Sport. The result leaves Forest in 16th place, four points above the relegation zone.
Liverpool dominated possession but struggled to break through a resilient Forest defence for much of the match. Per Premier League data, the visitors recorded 14 shots compared to seven from the home side. Goalkeeper Matz Sels made five saves to keep the score level until the closing stages.
Manager Arne Slot praised his team's persistence after the late breakthrough. The victory marks Liverpool's third consecutive win in the Premier League. Forest had a late penalty appeal dismissed by the referee in stoppage time following a challenge on Anthony Elanga. According to Opta, this was Liverpool's first league win at the City Ground since 1984.
