Mohamed Salah eyes history in Liverpool’s fiery clash with Nottingham Forest

Liverpool is set for a high-stakes encounter against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the twelfth Premier League round.

Fresh off a stretch of mixed results, Liverpool hopes to regain momentum, while Nottingham Forest, revived under manager Sean Dyche, aims to continue its positive form.

Memories of last season’s shock home defeat to Forest still linger for Liverpool fans, increasing anticipation for this rematch. That loss marked the only time Liverpool failed to score at home during the entire season. Forest now chases a rare second win in a row at Anfield, something not done since 1963.

Numbers tell an interesting story: Forest managed a win and a draw against Liverpool last season, but hasn’t avoided defeat in three straight league matches against them since 1993. As a visiting team against the reigning champion, Forest holds a tough record, losing its last six games with a combined score of 24-2. The last such victory dates back to 1994.

Despite Liverpool’s recent struggles, five league losses in their last six appearances, the team’s home form remains strong, with four wins in their last five Anfield games. Historically, Liverpool has lost just once in the last 22 home matches, but that loss was also to Forest last year.

Salah is on the verge of a significant milestone: playing his 300th Premier League match for Liverpool. If he scores or assists, he’ll tie Wayne Rooney for the most direct goal contributions for a single Premier League club. Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, meanwhile, seeks to continue his scoring streak and cement his place in Forest’s history.