The Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will take place at City Ground on Saturday at 8:30 pm IST.
After having different outcomes in the FA Cup, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will play against each other in the Premier League at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon. Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 against Manchester United, ending their run in the cup, while Liverpool won 3-0 against Southampton, continuing their success in knockout games. Now, both teams will face off in the league, aiming for a positive result.
Nottingham Forest had a tough journey in the FA Cup, needing extra time to beat Blackpool and Bristol City. They faced a strong Man United team in the last 16 but lost, ending their hopes of reaching Wembley. Now, they can focus on avoiding relegation in the Premier League. They suffered a setback in a recent 4-2 loss to Aston Villa and are now 17th in the table after Everton’s points deduction was reduced. Forest have struggled to win games lately, but they’ve been scoring goals consistently under coach Nuno Espirito Santo, even though they’ve had trouble keeping clean sheets.
Liverpool’s young players stepped up in key moments recently, helping the team win the EFL Cup final against Chelsea and a match against Southampton. Despite missing many regular players, Liverpool’s academy graduates impressed, with goals from Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns securing victories. Manager Jurgen Klopp praised their performance, comparing them to a talented young darts player. Liverpool’s recent form has been strong, with five consecutive wins across all competitions. In the Premier League, they’re currently leading with 60 points from 26 games. However, they face a challenge in their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest, as they’ve struggled in away games against them in the past.
Nottingham Forest probable starting lineup: Sels, Williams, Niakhate, Murillo, Toffolo, Danilo, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Awoniyi
Liverpool probable starting lineup: Kelleher, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Gomez, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Danns, Diaz
Nottingham Forest
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | 0-1 (L) |
| Aston Villa | 2-4 (L) |
| West Ham | 2-0 (W) |
| Newcastle | 2-3 (L) |
| Bristol City | 2-1 (W) |
Liverpool
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3-0 (W) |
| Chelsea | 1-0 (W) |
| Luton | 4-1 (W) |
| Brentford | 4-1 (W) |
| Burnley | 3-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Liverpool beat Nottingham | 3-0 |
| Liverpool beat Nottingham | 3-2 |
| Nottingham beat Liverpool | 1-0 |
| Liverpool beat Nottingham | 1-0 |
| Liverpool draw Nottingham | 2-2 |
The Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will take place at City Ground on Saturday at 8:30 pm IST.
| Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 2 |
| Venue | City Ground |
| Kickoff time in UK | 3:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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