Nottingham Forest arrived at Anfield without a single Premier League away win this season — but they left with a stunning 3–0 victory that has plunged Liverpool deeper into crisis.
Forest Shock Liverpool at Anfield
Sean Dyche’s side delivered their strongest performance of the campaign, dismantling a Liverpool team that has now suffered six defeats in seven league matches. The defending champions sit 11th in the table with just 18 points after 12 matches — a situation few could have predicted at the start of the season.
Forest’s breakthrough came early when Murillo steered home the opener, with VAR confirming that Dan Ndoye was not affecting play from an offside position. Though another goal was later ruled out for handball, the visitors went into the break with a deserved lead.
Minutes into the second half, Nicolo Savona doubled the advantage, punishing Liverpool again after another defensive lapse. Arne Slot tried to respond by withdrawing Ibrahima Konaté for Hugo Ekitike, but the change brought no improvement. Morgan Gibbs-White sealed the result with Forest’s third of the evening — and his post-match reaction said everything about Liverpool’s struggles.
Gibbs-White: “We Felt Comfortable”
Speaking after the match, Gibbs-White admitted that Forest were in control even without dominating possession. He praised his teammates and highlighted how secure and confident the side looked throughout the encounter — a worrying sign for a Liverpool team that once made Anfield an impenetrable fortress.
He noted that Dyche’s arrival had transformed the squad’s intensity and mentality, with the manager making it clear that their season effectively started from the moment he took charge.
Forest Captain: “We Deserved It”
Forest skipper Ryan Yates echoed those sentiments, telling Sky Sports that the squad earned every bit of the win. He described the dressing room as upbeat after a performance he felt Liverpool could not cope with once their confidence was shaken.
Despite acknowledging Liverpool’s talent, Yates explained that the game plan was simple: withstand the early pressure, take chances when they came, and never allow the home side to rebuild momentum.
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