Nunez On Target As Liverpool Defeat Nottingham Forest, Chelsea Drop Points Again

Darwin Nunez scored a 99th-minute winner to lead Liverpool to a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, while Chelsea played out a 2-2 draw with Brentford.

Nunez came off the bench in the 60th minute to replace Andy Robertson and he popped up with the winning goal with arguably the last kick of the game to boost Liverpool’s Premier League hopes.

He finished off Mac Allister’s cross with a stunning header to hand his team the maximum points and also give Liverpool their first win at the City Ground in 40 years.

Liverpool have now won their last six games in all competitions.

Similarly, Axel Disasi rescued Chelsea from defeat with a late header to play out a 2-2 draw with Brentford at the City Ground.

Nico Jackson opened the scoring for the Blues in the first half with a glancing header before Roerslev brought the hosts back into the game immediately after the restart.

Wissa produced a sensational acrobatic finish to make it 2-1 for Brentford, Disasi drew Chelsea level in the 83rd minute from Cole Palmer’s corner.

Chelsea remain in the bottom half of the table in 11th, two points behind 10th placed Wolves.

In the other Premier League games on Saturday, Tottenham recorded a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace thanks to goals from Timo Werner, Cristian Romero and Son Heung Min, while Newcastle United earned a 3-0 win over Wolves.

West Ham brushed aside Everton 3-1, Fulham spanked Brighton 3-0 to maintain their new-found form.

On Sunday, Burnley will take on Bournemouth and Manchester City will welcome Manchester United to the Etihad.