Liverpool v Nottingham Forest LIVE: Gakpo starts despite transfer speculation as Iraola takes charge at Anfield
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Cody Gakpo could be pushed out by Bradley Barcola’s arrival (Getty)Liverpool host Nottingham Forest as Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first Premier League game at Anfield. Iraola’s side required a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw at Newcastle last time out, while Oliver Glasner’s reign at Forest has started with back-to-back defeats to Leeds United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.
Follow updates from Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, belowAndoni Iraola marks his first game at Anfield by making two changes. Both Nottingham Forest and Oliver Glasner won at Anfield last season so a Glasner-managed Forest could be dangerous opponents.Flo Clifford29 August 2026 11:24Nottingham Forest team newsNottingham Forest XI: Sels; Cunha, Murillo, Milenkovic; Aina, Schlager, McAtee, Williams; Gibbs-White, Jesus, Ndoye.
Flo Clifford29 August 2026 11:19Results so farLiverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle in their opener, having to come from behind as their defensive frailties were again exposed.Nottingham Forest meanwhile lost 1-0 to Leeds in their Premier League opener at home before another 2-0 home defeat in the Carabao Cup.Not the start either team would have been after...Flo Clifford29 August 2026 11:10Liverpool v Nottingham ForestAndoni Iraola takes charge of his first Premier League clash at Anfield after the Reds began their season with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, needing a late penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai to rescue a point. Forest meanwhile have suffered two straight defeats to Leeds, in the top flight and in the Carabao Cup, in a poor start to Oliver Glasner’s time at the helm.But Forest have only lost one of their last four meetings with Liverpool, so this could be the game to end that losing streak....Flo Clifford29 August 2026 11:03WelcomeHello and welcome to live coverage of Liverpool v Nottingham Forest!After Manchester City put four past Crystal Palace last night, the bank holiday weekend of Premier League action continues as Forest travel to Anfield.