Liverpool net late in Forest draw to avoid Anfield debut defeat for Iraola

What the report says

Liverpool avoided a defeat in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge at Anfield, drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in Premier League action on Saturday, 29 August 2026, according to Al Jazeera’s report from AFP. Forest twice led in the contest, with Dan Ndoye opening the scoring and Morgan Gibbs-White converting a penalty after Liverpool had briefly drawn level through Alexander Isak.

The match highlighted Liverpool’s uneven start to the season, with the home side again struggling defensively despite a large summer spending spree and several high-profile new arrivals. Al Jazeera reported that the visitors created multiple chances and exposed gaps at the back, while Liverpool also had a goal ruled out for offside. Goalkeeper Alisson made an important stop to keep Forest from extending their lead before the interval.

Liverpool equalised again late on when Victor Munoz’s deflected effort secured a point, marking another late rescue after Iraola’s first two games in charge. The draw denied Forest a third straight Anfield win and left both teams still seeking a first victory under their respective current managers, with the result also adding to questions around Liverpool’s balance after major transfer spending. The report also noted ongoing transfer speculation around players linked with the club, though those developments were presented as background rather than the main story.