Liverpool held by Forest in Iraola's Anfield debut

Nottingham Forest's new chapter under manager Andoni Iraola began with a 2-2 draw at Anfield, as Liverpool prevented the visitors from claiming a memorable away victory on the opening day. Forest took the lead twice through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White, demonstrating attacking prowess that tested Liverpool's backline. However, the hosts mounted a strong response, with goals from Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz ensuring that neither side could claim all three points. The result marked a competitive start to the fixture, with both teams showing attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. Liverpool's ability to come from behind twice underscored their character, while Forest's performance suggested they will pose a stern challenge in the campaign ahead. The draw leaves both sides level on points as they continue their league campaign.