Liverpool Aim to Equal Clean Sheet Record Against Nottingham Forest
Liverpool are gearing up for their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest, where they have the opportunity to equal a clean sheet record. Manager Arne Slot is also aiming to make history with a potential fourth consecutive win without conceding a goal. This impressive start to the season has seen Liverpool win all three of their previous matches, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
If Liverpool can achieve a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest, they will match their club record of four shutouts in a row at the start of a league campaign, a feat last accomplished in the 2005/06 season. This would also make Arne Slot the first Liverpool manager ever to win his first four league matches without conceding a goal. These records highlight the team’s defensive prowess and their solid start under their new manager.
Another record in sight is for Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah. Salah has been in scintillating form and has the chance to become the first Liverpool player in history to score in his manager’s first four league matches in charge. He could also become the first Reds player since Daniel Sturridge in 2013 to score in the opening four league fixtures of a single campaign. Salah’s goal-scoring prowess has been key to Liverpool’s success in recent years, and he continues to break records and set new milestones.
Liverpool’s home form against Nottingham Forest has been formidable, with the team winning each of their last six home league encounters against them and scoring an impressive 20 goals in the process. In their previous five meetings, Liverpool have found the back of the net 19 times, including a 3-0 win last season where Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah were all on the scoresheet. Liverpool’s dominance over Forest is further highlighted by their eight wins and one draw in their last nine Anfield clashes. Forest last won at Anfield in February 1969, a testament to Liverpool’s home dominance over the years.
Interestingly, all three of Forest’s Premier League victories against Liverpool have come by a 1-0 scoreline. These victories, however, all occurred at the City Ground, with the last one happening in October 2022 when former Liverpool player Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the game. The 1-0 scoreline has worked in Liverpool’s favor as well, with Darwin Nunez’s 99th-minute winner last season still fresh in the memory of fans.
In terms of this season’s goal scorers, Liverpool has relied heavily on Salah, who has already netted three goals in the league. He is closely followed by new signing Francho Diaz, who has also scored three goals. Diogo Jota has contributed one goal to the team’s tally. Nottingham Forest’s goal contributions have come from Chris Wood, who has scored two goals, and Morgan Gibbs-White with one goal.
As Liverpool prepare to face Nottingham Forest, the team has the opportunity to equal clean sheet and goal-scoring records, showcasing their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. With Arne Slot at the helm and players like Mohamed Salah in top form, Liverpool’s future looks promising as they aim to continue their winning streak and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
*Stats courtesy of LFC statistician Ged Rea (@ged0407).