FOOTBALL – SUBSTITUTE Diogo Jota’s second-half header earned Liverpool a battling 1-1 draw with surprise title rivals Nottingham Forest last night, keeping the Premier League leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.
High-flying Forest, who are enjoying a remarkable season after just avoiding relegation last term, raced into the lead in an electric City Ground atmosphere through striker Chris Wood with eight minutes on the clock.
Liverpool, whose only league defeat this season prior to their trip to the East Midlands came against Forest in September, looked to be heading for another humbling before Jota headed home a 66th-minute equaliser from a corner.
Jota and Mohamed Salah went close to securing victory for Liverpool late on but found home goalkeeper Matz Sels in inspired form. Instead, the draw ensured Arne Slot’s team sit six points above second-placed Forest, who have played a game more.
Earlier, misfiring Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn hosts Brentford a thrilling 2-2 draw.
After suffering six league defeats in November and December, City had bounced back with a draw against Everton and wins over Leicester City and West Ham United, but Tuesday’s late collapse brought their short-lived revival to an abrupt halt.
The point leaves them sixth in the table on 35 points, while the Bees are 10th on 28 points after a most unlikely comeback.
Captain Reece James rescued a point for Chelsea with a 95th minute free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth.
Chelsea, who have failed to win in their last five league games, stay in fourth place in the table on 37 points from 21 matches, with Bournemouth seventh on 34.
West Ham United rode their luck to beat London rivals Fulham 3-2 in new manager Graham Potter’s first Premier League match in charge.
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