Liverpool's Anfield Nightmare Continues as Forest Clinch Shock 3-0 Victory

Liverpool's dismal Premier League campaign hit a new low on Saturday as Nottingham Forest secured a stunning 3-0 away victory, marking the Reds' sixth league defeat this season – already surpassing last term's total losses.

Controversy and Collapse at Anfield

The match began turbulently when Forest's Murillo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, though Liverpool protested Dan Ndoye's offside positioning obstructed goalkeeper Alisson. VAR upheld the goal, ruling Ndoye wasn't blocking Alisson's sightline. Minutes later, Forest thought they'd doubled their lead through Igor Jesus, but referee Andy Madley controversially disallowed it for handball – a decision Sky Sports pundit Michael Dawson labeled "astounding."

Forest's Second-Half Dominance

Nicolo Savona compounded Liverpool's misery just 39 seconds after halftime with a clinical finish following lax defending. Morgan Gibbs-White sealed the win in the 78th minute, capitalizing on Omari Hutchinson's dazzling run past Andy Robertson. The result lifts Forest out of the relegation zone, while Liverpool drop to 11th – their worst league position in decades.

Slot's Spiraling Crisis

Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces mounting pressure as key players faltered: Alexander Isak lost all seven duels before being substituted, while Mohamed Salah faded after a bright start. The Reds' defensive frailties were glaring, having now conceded nine set-piece goals – matching last season's total. Analyst Laura Hunter noted: "Crisis has morphed into catastrophe. Slot must urgently address systemic failures to prevent this becoming the Premier League's worst title defense."

Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted post-match: "We must look in the mirror. The nervousness after conceding is palpable." Meanwhile, Forest manager Sean Dyche praised his team's "outstanding organization and ruthlessness" in their second straight win.