Overall, a 1-1 draw keeps Liverpool’s cushion ahead of Forest intact, even if Slot will have reservations as he did at Anfield four months ago despite an excellent second half.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot now views their only Premier League defeat of the season differently having seen how Nottingham Forest have defied expectations. At the time, the 1-0 loss in September was considered a major shock as a team who finished 17th last season registered their first win at Anfield since 1969.

Anthony Elanga assisted Chris Wood for the eighth time in the Premier League - the most one player has assisted another for Nottingham Forest in the competition.

It's a crucial game in the English Premier League title race, as table-topping Liverpool take on third-placed Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Forest are this season's surprise package, with Nuño Espírito Santo's team just two places and 6 points behind their opponents today.

If Liverpool are to win the Premier League title this season then it will be their power from the bench – and with their forwards – that will drive them there.

Liverpool, for the second time this season, couldn't solve the Nottingham Forest puzzle - and Daily Star Sport has a look at what Arne Slot got wrong on Tuesday evening

Arne Slot has named his XI for the clash with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League with nine changes in total made

Starting XI Prediction as Liverpool Face Nottingham Forest in Huge ClashWho would have thought at the start of the season that a January clash with Nottingham Forest could be title-deciding? I

Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest tonight. The in-form Midlands outfit is close to a clean bill of health as it looks to squeeze Arne Slot at the Premier League summit.