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Liverpool rallies to 2-2 draw with Forest in Premier League as Iraola waits for first win with Reds

PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

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Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League victory after two matches. The Reds also drew 2-2 at Newcastle in Iraola's opening league game last weekend. Summer signing Víctor Muñoz scored an 82nd-minute equalizer off the crossbar from a Florian Wirtz pass[citation:6]. Alexander Isak netted Liverpool's first equalizer. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead in the 24th minute, while Morgan Gibbs-White converted a 70th-minute penalty after goalkeeper Alisson fouled Neco Williams[citation:1][citation:7]. Liverpool had a new investor, Amit Bhatia, attending Anfield. The club recently agreed a record £116 million deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and reportedly had a £110 million bid for Alexander Isak rejected by Newcastle[citation:1][citation:3][citation:4]. Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot, endured a poor start at Bournemouth before eventually turning results around[citation:8].

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On July 31 2025 Nottingham Forest signed Switzerland winger Dan Ndoye from Bologna[citation:11].
On June 1 2026 Liverpool hired Andoni Iraola as new manager replacing Arne Slot[citation:8].
On August 17 2026 Newcastle reportedly rejected Liverpool's opening £110 million Isak bid[citation:4].
On August 20 2026 Liverpool agreed a club-record deal to sign Florian Wirtz[citation:3][citation:9].
On August 22 2026 Liverpool kicked off Premier League season with 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
On August 29 2026 Liverpool drew 2-2 at Anfield with Nottingham Forest in second match.
On August 29 2026 Manchester City top table with two wins; Palace bottom[citation:12].
On September 1 2026 Liverpool faces next Premier League fixtures seeking first win.
On October 1 2026 Iraola's system may click as it did at Bournemouth after several weeks[citation:8].
On May 1 2027 Liverpool's title hopes depend on Iraola adapting squad to his pressing system.

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