Liverpool aim for first win against Nottingham Forest at Anfield

Andoni Iraola steps out at Anfield in competitive action for the first time today, knowing Liverpool already have ground to make up.

His Premier League reign opened with a wild draw at Newcastle, a game that threatened to unravel before Liverpool clawed it back at the death. The Reds trailed 2-1 deep into stoppage time at St James’ Park, only for Dominik Szoboszlai to thunder in a last‑kick penalty and salvage a point that felt far bigger than it looked on paper.

Now comes Nottingham Forest, and with it a very different kind of pressure: expectation.

Liverpool are still waiting for their first win of the new campaign. The club are also edging towards a significant addition, with Bradley Barcola on course to arrive from Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window shuts next week. His move, though, has not been completed in time for the French forward to feature today.

Forest travel in a far darker mood. Oliver Glasner’s side have stumbled out of the blocks, losing back‑to‑back home games to Leeds United and tumbling out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. The early-season optimism has been replaced by questions.

Yet Anfield has been oddly kind to them.

Glasner, who built a handy record at this ground during his Crystal Palace days, can unleash new signing Liam Delap after his £45million switch from Chelsea earlier in the week. And Forest arrive on Merseyside chasing something remarkable: a third straight season leaving Anfield with all three points and a clean sheet.

Liverpool want a statement win. Forest want a familiar upset.

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.