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.

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

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.

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 six-point cushion ahead of Forest intact, even if their head coach Arne Slot will have reservations, as he did when his team lost the reverse fixture at Anfield 1-0 four months ago, despite an excellent second half.

Updates from the City Ground as Liverpool take on in-form Nottingham Forest in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash

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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.

Brentford have won seven home matches in this season's Premier League, the joint-most along with Liverpool and Arsenal. All but five of their 28 points – the equivalent of 82 per cent – have been earned at home. However, they are the only Premier League club yet to keep a home clean sheet this season.