Liverpool Seek First Win Against Nottingham Forest at Anfield

Anfield gets its first real taste of the Andoni Iraola era this afternoon, and Liverpool already find themselves under a touch of early-season pressure.

They are still waiting for their first victory of the new Premier League campaign. A dramatic opening draw at Newcastle kept the mood from turning sour, but only just. Liverpool trailed 2-1 heading into the final minute of stoppage time at St James’ Park before Dominik Szoboszlai slammed home a last‑kick penalty to salvage a point. It felt like a let-off, not a platform.

Today brings a different kind of test. Nottingham Forest arrive on Merseyside with problems of their own, yet with a strangely strong recent record at this ground. Remarkably, they are chasing a third straight season leaving Anfield with all three points and a clean sheet. For a side in Forest’s position, that is no small psychological edge.

Forest’s start has been grim. Back-to-back home defeats to Leeds United have darkened the mood, the second of those losses dumping them out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. Oliver Glasner, though, knows this stadium well from his Crystal Palace days and has caused Liverpool trouble here before. He now brings a Forest team that badly needs a jolt.

He at least has a new weapon. Liam Delap is available for his debut after completing a £45million move from Chelsea earlier in the week, adding power and movement to an attack that has misfired so far.

Liverpool, by contrast, have been busy plotting their next big addition. Bradley Barcola is on course to join from Paris Saint‑Germain before the transfer window closes, a statement signing for Iraola’s front line. The timing, though, works against any immediate impact: the deal has not been finalised in time for the French forward to feature today.

So the focus stays on what Iraola already has. Anfield expects front-foot football, sharper control than at Newcastle, and a first win to settle nerves before the season really starts to bite.

How to watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

TV channel: In the UK, the match is live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off at 12.30pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can watch online via the HBO Max app and website.

For Liverpool, it is about ignition. For Forest, it is about clinging to a curious Anfield streak. Only one of them can walk away with the story they want.