Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Liverpool dominated possession from the outset but struggled to convert their control into meaningful chances, allowing Nottingham Forest to strike first through Murillo's goal in the 33rd minute that shifted the momentum. The visitors doubled their lead early in the second half with N. Savona finding the net in the 46th minute, assisted by N. Williams, putting Liverpool on the back foot as they chased the game. Despite a flurry of substitutions, including H. Ekitike coming on for I. Konate at 55', and later changes at 68' and 78', Liverpool could not mount a comeback, with M. Gibbs-White sealing the win for Forest in the 78th minute.

The match saw Liverpool rack up yellow cards for Ryan Gravenberch in the 66th minute and Federico Chiesa in the 87th minute, adding to their frustrations in a one-sided affair statistically but not on the scoreboard. Nottingham Forest managed their substitutions effectively, bringing on O. Hutchinson for N. Dominguez at 61', and later C. Hudson-Odoi for D. Ndoye and R. Yates for Igor Jesus at 86', helping them maintain composure. Ultimately, Forest's clinical finishing contrasted with Liverpool's wastefulness, resulting in a 3-0 victory for the away side.

Liverpool's commanding 75% possession highlighted their territorial dominance, yet this failed to translate into goals, as Nottingham Forest's compact defence limited clear opportunities and capitalised on counter-attacks, reflected in their mere 25% share but efficient use of the ball. The home side edged corners 8-6, suggesting more set-piece threats, but their 44 successful dribbles compared to Forest's 39 indicated a slight advantage in individual skill that went unrewarded, with the visitors' disciplined shape neutralising these efforts and contributing to the shutout. Assists were telling, with Liverpool recording none against Forest's one, underscoring the Reds' lack of creativity in the final third, while two yellow cards for Liverpool versus none for Forest pointed to growing frustration that disrupted their rhythm without any red cards or penalties influencing the flow.

Substitutions played a role in both teams' strategies, with Liverpool using all four—H. Ekitike replacing I. Konate at 55', F. Chiesa coming on for A. Isak and A. Robertson for M. Kerkez at 68', and R. Ngumoha for C. Jones at 78'—in attempts to inject energy, though these changes failed to alter the scoreline. Nottingham Forest utilised three substitutions more conservatively, with O. Hutchinson replacing N. Dominguez at 61' to bolster midfield, and late switches at 86' seeing C. Hudson-Odoi for D. Ndoye and R. Yates for Igor Jesus to see out the game, aiding their defensive solidity without any injury-time goals or penalties recorded for either side.

The game's first decisive moment arrived in the 33rd minute when Murillo scored unassisted for Nottingham Forest, breaking the deadlock and rewarding their resilient defending against Liverpool's possession-heavy approach. Momentum swung further just after the interval in the 46th minute, with N. Savona netting assisted by N. Williams to double the lead, a turning point that forced Liverpool into reactive substitutions, including H. Ekitike replacing I. Konate at 55' to chase the deficit. Yellow cards compounded Liverpool's woes, with Ryan Gravenberch booked at 66' amid growing pressure, before M. Gibbs-White's unassisted strike in the 78th minute sealed the result, despite late Liverpool changes like F. Chiesa for A. Isak and A. Robertson for M. Kerkez at 68', and R. Ngumoha for C. Jones at 78'.

Nottingham Forest's substitutions, such as O. Hutchinson for N. Dominguez at 61', helped maintain control, while Federico Chiesa's yellow card at 87' epitomised Liverpool's frustrating evening. Late Forest changes at 86', with C. Hudson-Odoi replacing D. Ndoye and R. Yates for Igor Jesus, ensured they held firm without any red cards or penalties altering the contest.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a focus on fluid attacking partnerships that aimed to exploit width, though the midfield trio struggled to break down a stubborn defence despite evident control in possession.

Nottingham Forest deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, emphasising a solid double pivot in midfield that supported creative outlets ahead, allowing effective transitions and key contributions from attacking players in decisive moments.

Morgan Gibbs-White earned Man of the Match honours for Nottingham Forest with a commanding performance, capped by his unassisted goal in the 78th minute that put the result beyond doubt, his vision and composure in midfield proving instrumental in orchestrating counters and maintaining composure under Liverpool's pressure.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (H)

Liverpool find themselves in 11th position with 18 points after this disheartening defeat, marking back-to-back 3-0 losses that have exposed vulnerabilities in their setup, though a prior win against Aston Villa offers some hope for recovery. They now turn their attention to Europe and the a crucial Champions League clash against PSV on 26 November at 20:00, where a positive result could help them climb the table and regain momentum in what has been a stuttering campaign.

Nottingham Forest sit in 16th place with 12 points, but this impressive victory over Liverpool, following a win against Leeds and a draw with Manchester United, signals an upturn in form that could propel them away from relegation concerns. Their next challenge comes against Malmö FF in the Europa league on 27 November at 20:00, providing an opportunity to build on this momentum and secure more vital points in a tightly contested season.

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