Liverpool and Nottingham Forest draw 2-2 in Premier League clash at Anfield

Liverpool’s new era under Andoni Iraola is off to a frustratingly familiar start. For the second consecutive Premier League match, the Reds surrendered a lead deficit, clawed back, and walked away with a single point instead of three, drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield on August 29, 2026. Two points from two games. That’s not exactly the opening chapter anyone at Anfield was hoping to write for the 2026/27 season. Forest struck first, twice Nottingham Forest came into this match desperate. Two losses to Leeds to open the campaign left Nuno Espírito Santo’s side pointless and searching for answers. Dan Ndoye broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, giving Forest a first-half lead. The equalizer finally arrived in the 59th minute. Alexander Isak, Liverpool’s marquee striker, found the net to level things at 1-1. Ten minutes later, Morgan Gibbs-White stepped up to convert a penalty in the 69th minute, restoring Forest’s advantage. Gibbs-White was arguably the best player on the pitch all afternoon, combining creative vision with the composure to bury a spot kick in front of 54,000 home supporters. Víctor Muñoz scored in the 81st minute to make it 2-2, ensuring the hosts would...