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Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister scored a dramatic 97th-minute winner to rescue a 1-0 victory for Liverpool over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, providing a massive boost to their Champions League qualification hopes.
In a performance largely lacking in attacking spark, the Reds appeared to have been frustrated by a resilient Forest side led by new manager Vitor Pereira.
The late breakthrough moved Liverpool level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top-five finish.
The match at the City Ground was defined by late VAR drama and a pre-kick-off setback for the visitors.
Liverpool were forced to adjust their plans when star playmaker Florian Wirtz picked up an injury during the warm-up, an absence that seemed to stifle their creativity for much of the game.
Mac Allister initially thought he had broken the deadlock earlier in the closing stages, only to have a goal ruled out for handball.
However, in the seventh minute of stoppage time, he bundled home a rebound after a Virgil van Dijk header was saved, sparking wild celebrations in the away end.
The result was a bitter pill for Nottingham Forest, who remain just two points above the relegation zone.
Pereira, taking charge of his first league game after a midweek European win in Istanbul, saw his team’s disciplined defensive display undone in the final seconds.
Forest were further incensed when Liverpool’s winning goal was allowed to stand despite a lengthy VAR review for a potential offside against Hugo Ekitike, a decision that left the home bench and fans frustrated.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Fulham climbed into the top half of the table with a convincing 3-1 victory over Sunderland.
Raul Jimenez continued his resurgence with a brace, including a perfect penalty that maintained his flawless career record from the spot. Alex Iwobi added a third late on to secure the points at the Stadium of Light.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace eased pressure at Selhurst Park with a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolves, thanks to a 90th-minute goal from Evann Guessand. The defeat leaves Wolves at the bottom of the table, still struggling to surpass the league’s record low points tally.
