Darwin Nunez headed in a dramatic 99th-minute winner for Liverpool to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday.
Forest had fought hard throughout and had chances to win it themselves at the City Ground but failed to clear one final corner and Nunez, on as a substitute, headed in Alexis Mac Allister’s deep cross to spark wild scenes of celebration in the away end.
Jurgen Klopp’s side remain depleted by injuries but this could prove a pivotal moment in the title race.
Had Liverpool failed to score, they could have found themselves third by Monday evening. Instead, they finish the day four points clear of Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest head to Brighton next Sunday, March 10.
Liverpool, on the other hand, take on Sparta Prague on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash before their crucial showdown with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, March 10.
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Meanwhile, a late header from Axel Disasi rescued a 2-2 draw for Chelsea at Brentford after Yoane Wissa’s stunning overhead kick had given the hosts a second-half lead.
Tottenham also came from behind late on to beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Tottenham have made a habit of late fightbacks at home under Ange Postecoglou and needed another one to inflict Oliver Glasner’s first defeat as Palace boss with a 3-1 win.
Eberechi Eze’s stunning free-kick gave the Eagles a shock lead on the hour mark.
Timo Werner’s first Spurs goal set up the grandstand finish when he tapped home Brennan Johnson’s low cross.
Cristian Romero then headed Tottenham in front before Son Heung-min sprinted clear to seal the three points.
The victory takes Tottenham to within two points of fourth-placed Aston Villa, who are in action later away to Luton Town.
Newcastle kept their quest for Europe alive with their first home win for nearly three months to climb up to eighth.
The Magpies beat Wolves 3-0 to leapfrog their opponents in the table thanks to goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Tino Livramento.
Brighton are falling further away from the fight for Europe next season after the Seagulls were soundly beaten 3-0 at Fulham.
Harry Wilson, Rodrigo Muniz, and Adama Traore struck for the Cottagers to extend Brighton’s barren run to three wins in 12 league games.
Everton remain in a relegation dogfight despite having a 10-point deduction reduced to six this week.
Beto missed a first-half penalty before putting the Toffees in front against West Ham.
But the Hammers came back to win 3-1 thanks to goals from Kurt Zouma, Tomas Soucek, and Edson Alvarez.
David Moyes’ men move up to seventh and within just two points of the top six.
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