Nunez scores dramatic late winner as Liverpool edge past Forest

Darwin Nunez scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Liverpool moved four points clear at the top with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Anthony Elanga escaped from Liverpool's typically high defensive line but was denied by Caoimhin Kelleher's left boot in the biggest clear chance of a lackluster first half.

Following a smooth maneuver down the right wing, Bobby Clark's shot rebounded to Luis Diaz, whose attempt was blocked from six yards.

Before half-time, the Reds couldn't force Matz Sels into making a save and managed just one shot on target and Jurgen Klopp introduced Nunez off the bench after an hour.

Surprisingly, the hosts posed a greater threat in transition. Elanga once again had an opportunity with his left foot inside Liverpool's penalty area, but the forward narrowly missed halfway through the second half.

As the match neared its end, the visitors earned several set pieces, but the hosts repelled each attempt, frustrating Liverpool's visibly agitated bench.

In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Alexis Mac Allister delivered one last pass into Forest's box and Nunez outmuscled Neco Williams to guide a header beyond Sels.

This victory places Liverpool four points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, leading up to City's derby with Manchester United on Sunday.