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February 22, 2026
Mac Allister’s last-gasp winner gives Liverpool points at Nottingham Forest
As this game ticked into the 97th minute – or as Arne Slot put it, the extra time of extra time – Liverpool snatched victory with Alexis Mac Allister feasting on a loose ball in the Nottingham Forest six-yard box. If it felt like a touch of deja vu, that was because just before stoppage time it was Mac Allister who hurtled off celebrating what would have been a bizarre winner.
TL;DR
- Alexis Mac Allister scored the winning goal for Liverpool in the 97th minute against Nottingham Forest.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his team was fortunate to win and that a draw would have been a fairer outcome.
- Nottingham Forest put in a promising performance, but ultimately fell to a late Liverpool winner.
- Liverpool had a poor first half, with Slot describing it as the worst of his tenure, but improved significantly after the break.
- The win moved Liverpool level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United.
- Florian Wirtz pulled out of Liverpool's warm-up with a back problem, with Curtis Jones taking his place.
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