Liverpool are aiming to recover from their humiliating defeat away at Manchester City when they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds have had the international break to lick their wounds after a dismal 3–0 defeat to City in their last outing and will be desperate for redemption on their return. They are now firmly on the periphery of the Premier League title race as their grasp on their crown slips.
Victory over Forest, whom they failed to beat in either Premier League duel last term including an Anfield defeat, would move them within five points of table-toppers Arsenal before Sunday’s north London derby. But Liverpool know perfection is now required to retain their title—and current form suggests they will fall short.
After a mini-resurgence in victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Liverpool appeared to have turned the corner, but another dire display at City will have dented confidence. Forest, who secured their first league win of the Sean Dyche era before the international period, will be keen to take advantage of low morale.
They start the weekend in the relegation zone having already cycled through several managers, but their 3–1 win over Leeds United offers hope of a revival. Draws with Manchester United and Sturm Graz prior to beating the Whites, as well as a win over Porto, suggest things are moving in the right direction.
Here is guide to the clash.
