Liverpool's 'big disappointment' theory proved wrong after Arne Slot bemoaned setback

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballArne SlotLiverpool's first loss of the Arne Slot era was when Nottingham Forest stunned at Anfield and the Dutchman was particularly disappointed by the unexpected defeatArne Slot tasted defeat for the first time when Liverpool were beaten by Nottingham Forest at Anfield early in his tenure - and then bemoaned the fact that they'd lost to a team who normally finished in the bottom half.The Dutchman didn't shy away in saying it as he saw it, despite Forest's impressive start to the season. It was the club's first win at Liverpool in any competition since 1969 and Slot was clearly rattled that they'd been beaten by a team who he expected to tail off.Forest had fought off relegation in their previous two campaigns and gave little indication they were about to embark on a campaign that had them threatening the Champions League spots.They were sitting in the top four as late as April, eventually finishing seventh but landing a Europa League spot following the Crystal Palace controversy.

If you lose a home game it’s always a setback, especially if you face a team... we never know, maybe they will go all the way to fight for Champions League tickets, but normally this team is not ending up in the top 10, so if you lose a game against them that’s a big disappointment. Although, they were organised and structured really well today."Forest would ultimately lose just four of their opening twenty games and ended up as one of only three teams that Liverpool failed to beat - Arsenal and Fulham being the others - as they dominated the year en route to being crowned champions.The Reds would have to settle for a point when they headed to the City Ground in mid-January.

Liverpool pushed hard as they sought revenge, but the Forest backline and their goalkeeper, Matz Sels, had nights to remember with the visitors having 23 attempts on goal.Following the contest Liverpool only led Forest by six points and Slot had certainly changed his tune, claiming that Nuno's side were a threat to them winning the title. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.