Premier League leaders Liverpool got everything they wanted (and a bit more) from top-4 hopefuls Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, as the Reds erased an early deficit en route to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.

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

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot now views their only Premier League defeat of the season differently having seen how Nottingham Forest have defied expectations. At the time, the 1-0 loss in September was considered a major shock as a team who finished 17th last season registered their first win at Anfield since 1969.

Can Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Premier League form against leaders Liverpool? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the clash.

Nottingham Forest has won six straight games, including against worthy opponents in Manchester United, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Brentford. They haven’t conceded a single goal in their last four outings. They continue to have an elite defense as one of only two PL teams allowing less than one goal per game.

The 22-year-old still had three years to run on his existing deal, but is now tied down until the end of the 2028-29 season

Nottingham Forest move level on points with second-placed Arsenal after withstanding an unlikely comeback by bottom club Southampton at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest held on for a huge win as they beat Southampton 3-2 at the City Ground on Sunday. WATCH – Full match replay Elliott Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood had Forest 3-0 up at half time as they were ruthless.

Premier League result and final score - The Tricky Trees had too much for Saints at the City Ground to extend their surprise title challenge

London: Nottingham Forest maintained an unlikely title challenge with a 3-2 victory over Southampton to take Nuno Espirito Santo’s men level with second-placed Arsenal and within six points of Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.