{"id":8866,"date":"2026-08-31T12:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2026-08-31T12:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:42:06","slug":"liverpool-2-2-nottingham-forest-victor-munoz-equaliser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/liverpool-2-2-nottingham-forest-victor-munoz-equaliser\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Mu\u00f1oz Rescues Reds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Victor Mu\u00f1oz scored a late equaliser as Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool remain without a Premier League victory under Andoni Iraola after Victor Mu\u00f1oz rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forest twice led through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White, but Alexander Isak and Mu\u00f1oz responded for the hosts. Both teams collected their second draw of the 2026\/27 league season, leaving their search for a first victory to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forest Punish Liverpool\u2019s Poor First Half<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nottingham Forest produced the stronger opening and repeatedly troubled Liverpool with direct passes behind the defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet made an important early block to prevent Igor Jesus from converting Ndoye\u2019s knockdown. Ndoye then headed another opportunity wide before opening the scoring in the 24th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goalkeeper Matz Sels launched the move with a long clearance. Jesus and Gibbs-White helped move the ball towards Ndoye, who finished across Alisson into the bottom corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florian Wirtz appeared to equalise eight minutes later, but the goal was disallowed after VAR ruled Jeremie Frimpong offside before providing the assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sels denied Wirtz again by tipping his header over the crossbar. Alisson then made an excellent save to push Jesus\u2019 powerful attempt onto the woodwork shortly before half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Victor Mu\u00f1oz celebrates after scoring Liverpool\u2019s second equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Courtesy picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Isak Scores First Liverpool Equaliser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool returned after the interval with greater intensity and eventually levelled in the 60th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cody Gakpo created the goal by beating Neco Williams and delivering a low cross through the six-yard area. Isak converted from close range for his first Premier League goal of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The equaliser appeared to shift momentum towards Liverpool, but Forest responded ten minutes later. A quick throw released Williams into the penalty area, where he went down following contact with Alisson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The referee awarded a penalty, and Gibbs-White sent the Brazilian goalkeeper the wrong way to restore Forest\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision generated debate, but VAR did not consider the referee\u2019s original call a clear error. The Sky Sports match report<\/a> noted that Liverpool were also frustrated by an apparent electronic-board problem that delayed planned substitutions before the penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mu\u00f1oz Rescues Liverpool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mu\u00f1oz delivered the final decisive moment in the 82nd minute. Wirtz found the Spanish winger, whose powerful turning shot took a slight deflection off Murillo before striking the underside of the crossbar and crossing the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s first Premier League goal for Liverpool. He had moved to the right wing shortly before scoring, demonstrating the versatility that could make him valuable in Iraola\u2019s system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominik Szoboszlai nearly completed Liverpool\u2019s comeback three minutes later, but his free kick narrowly missed the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official Liverpool highlights report confirmed that Forest took the lead twice before Isak and Mu\u00f1oz responded for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Liverpool
Victor Mu\u00f1oz scores Liverpool\u2019s second equaliser during their 2-2 Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest. Photograph: Scott Heppell\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Match Statistics Highlight Forest\u2019s Threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool enjoyed a better second half, but the underlying numbers supported Forest\u2019s belief that they could have won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Opta Analyst\u2019s match statistics, Forest generated 2.3 expected goals<\/strong>, compared with Liverpool\u2019s 1.61<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mu\u00f1oz led Liverpool for shots, attempted dribbles and duels contested. He also became the 11th Spanish player to score for the club in the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gibbs-White continued his impressive form at Anfield. The Forest captain now has three goals and two assists at the stadium in Premier League competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool have drawn their opening two league matches for only the second time in 14 seasons. They also started with consecutive draws in 2022\/23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nottingham Forest deserved credit for their brave, direct performance and may feel they allowed two points to escape. Liverpool improved significantly after the break, but their slow start and defensive vulnerability prevented Iraola from securing his first league victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isak\u2019s goal and Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s energetic performance provide encouragement, yet Liverpool must produce greater consistency across an entire match if they are to turn entertaining draws into victories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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