Mac Allister’s late goal gives Liverpool narrow win over Forest
Alexis Mac Allister scored a dramatic 97th-minute winner as Liverpool edged past struggling Nottingham Forest. The match saw Vitor Pereira take charge of Forest for the first time in the league, but his side narrowly missed out on a point. Liverpool remain in sixth place but are now level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United. The result boosts their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Match highlights
- Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 97th minute after a rebound from Virgil van Dijk’s header was saved.
- Vitor Pereira managed Nottingham Forest for the first time in the league, but his team slipped closer to the relegation zone.
- A previous goal by Mac Allister was ruled out for handball after a VAR review.
- Liverpool are now level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, and within six points of Aston Villa.
- The win keeps Liverpool in contention for a Champions League spot next season.
