Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Result and final score as Hudson-Odoi goal causes huge upset at Anfield
Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Hudson-Odoi stuns Anfield as visitors end Arne Slot’s perfect start
A superb second-half goal from substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi gave Nottingham Forest the biggest surprise win of the Premier League season so far as they beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield.
The home side dominated the opening half and Luis Diaz hit a post in the 17th minute, but too often the Liverpool attackers found themselves on different wavelengths, and much of their play lacked their usual fluidity as chances went begging.
Their wastefulness was punished in the 72nd minute as Anthony Elanga found his fellow substitute Hudson-Odoi with a brilliant crossfield ball, and the 23-year-old winger cut inside before curling a tremendous effort past goalkeeper Alisson.
Having convincingly won all of their opening three league games under Arne Slot without conceding a goal, Liverpool looked short of ideas as they sought to come back. A Virgil van Dijk header from a corner that flew over was the closest they came to an equaliser.
Follow the action live below:
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Robertson is back on the scene following that minor injury, and Liverpool have all 11 men on the pitch. The early momentum has been with the home side, and Forest are being consigned to their own half.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
The game is paused while Robertson receives medical attention for a blow to the head, following what seemed to be an innocuous midfield challenge. Soon, he is helped off and the action resumes without Liverpool's left-back.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Alexander-Arnold earns an early corner, which Robertson swings in from the right. However, Salah's first touch is loose at the back post, allowing Aina an opportunity to shepherd the ball back towards Sels.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Wearing light blue, Nottingham Forest kick off. We are under way in Liverpool!
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
The players are out on the pitch at Anfield, and we are now just moments from kick-off in this Premier League contest!
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Meanwhile, Forest make four changes to their XI. Yates, Dominguez, Moreno and Ward-Prowse come in for Williams, Elangs, Hudson-Odoi and the injured Ibrahim Sangare; the latter joins Danilo and Willy Boly on the sidelines. Wood leads the visitors' attack, so ex-Liverpool striker Awoniyi starts on the bench.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
A fortnight on from their win over Manchester United, Liverpool are unchanged today, so Salah, Diaz and Diogo Jota join forces up front. Federico Chiesa is still not included in the hosts' squad, while Harvey Elliott will be absent for several weeks with a broken foot.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
SUBS: Carlos Miguel, Morato, Neco Williams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Andrew Omobamidele, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Harry Toffolo, Jota Silva, Anthony Elanga.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno; Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez; Elliot Anderson, James Ward-Prowse, Morgan Gibbs-White; Chris Wood.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
SUBS: Caoimhin Kelleher, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Darwin Nunez, Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo, Kostas Tsimikas, Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley.
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