Diogo Jota scored less than 30 seconds after coming on in the second half to cancel out Chris Wood's early opener

Chris Wood had Nottingham Forest dreaming of an improbable tilt at the Premier League title when he struck early on against Liverpool. DIogo Jota made an instant impact to snatch a point for Arne Slot's men.

The hosts are having a stunning season and still in the title race after holding the leaders despite a second half onslaught.

Overall, a 1-1 draw keeps Liverpool’s cushion ahead of Forest intact, even if Slot will have reservations as he did at Anfield four months ago despite an excellent second half.

THE Premier League has thrown up a huge amount of goals drama on Tuesday night. Nottingham Forest were leading Liverpool in a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash but Jota equalised after Chris

Chris Wood had Nottingham Forest dreaming of an improbable tilt at the Premier League title when he struck early on against Liverpool. DIogo Jota made an instant impact to snatch a point for Arne Slot's men.

It's a crucial game in the English Premier League title race, as table-topping Liverpool take on third-placed Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Forest are this season's surprise package, with Nuño Espírito Santo's team just two places and 6 points behind their opponents today.

Diogo Jota’s instant impact from the bench ensured Premier League leaders Liverpool kept Nottingham Forest at arm’s length after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. All the noise before the match was about how a win for Forest would see them move within three points of Arne Slot’s side and solidify their status as surprise title challengers.

Nottingham Forest can cut the gap at the top of the Premier League table to just three points when they host leaders Liverpool. Nuno Espirito Santo's side won at Anfield earlier in the season.