Arne Slot’s team visits the formidable Nottingham Forest, a side currently sitting in third place with one more match played than the team from Anfield but with a six-point deficit.If Nuno Espirito Santo’s men manage to secure another three points, the title race will become much more intriguing, as Chelsea, Manchester City, and, to some extent, Arsenal, have shown signs of faltering.Will @NFFC close the gap to just three points? 🤔#NFOLIV pic.twitter.com/kuPzbdWIN9— Premier League (@premierleague) January 13, 2025 Nottingham Forest is the absolute sensation of the season in England. Twelve wins from 20 matches clearly show the kind of team the Portuguese coach has built. Since December 7th and their triumph at Old Trafford against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest have recorded seven consecutive victories, making it clear why they have high aspirations for their clash with Arne Slot’s team.It’s worth mentioning that the team from Nottinghamshire is the only one to have defeated the Reds this season, marking their first victory at Anfield in 55 years. Similarly, this is an opportunity for the Foresters to achieve a double win over the Scousers for the first time since the 1962/63 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8633297##When it comes to the title race, Slot does not dismiss other contenders, especially Manchester City.”You can never rule out City and Pep Guardiola. They’re capable of winning many matches in a row, and then it all depends on the teams above them. Never underestimate Pep, because every day I read they’re bringing in a completely new team. That’s an additional reason to stay cautious. As for us, we don’t need extra motivation. We’re in a great position. If we needed motivation from others while being in this position, then these guys wouldn’t deserve to wear the Liverpool badge. I definitely think they do deserve it, and we don’t need external motivators to give our maximum,” Slot added.Last time out against Liverpool… 💫⏮️ pic.twitter.com/AtRPIMtGFu— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 13, 2025 Nuno Espirito Santo heard what his Liverpool counterpart said and offered a sharp response:’I see players as human beings and think about how to make them better. How do I make them better? Money doesn’t play football- people do. That’s not my concern, and I’m not worried about how much someone costs’ Nuno said.Nottingham doesn’t face significant squad issues ahead of the match. Danilo had some minutes in the FA Cup match against Luton, and Ibrahim Sangare is gradually returning. As for Liverpool, Darwin Nunez is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, while the injured Joe Gomez remains out of the squad.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 21Tuesday 22.30: (4.85) Brentford (4.60) Man.City (1.65)22.30: (1.50) Chelsea (4.40) Bournemouth (6.50)22.30: (3.05) West Ham (3.50) Fulham (2.45)23.00: (5.40) Nott.Forest (4.00) Liverpool (1.70)Wednesday 22.30: (3.20) Everton (3.40) Aston Villa (2.40)22.30: (3.90) Leicester (3.50) Crystal Palace (1.95)22.30: (1.37) Newcastle (5.10) Wolverhampton (7.75)23.00: (1.45) Arsenal (5.10) Tottenham (7.00)Thursday 22.30: (4.00) Ipswich (3.60) Brighton (2.00)23.00: (1.30) Man.Utd. (5.50) Southampton (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
