Last-gasp Darwin Nunez goal keeps Liverpool's Premier League lead intact

Nunez's 99th-minute goal put Liverpool four points clear of second-placed Manchester

Darwin Nunez Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez celebrates his goal | AFP

Darwin Nunez headed in a last-gasp winner as Premier League leaders Liverpool snatched three points with a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday.

Darwin Nunez's 99th-minute goal put Liverpool four points clear of second-placed Manchester City with 63 points from 27 matches, although Pep Guardiola's side have a game in hand. 

Forest, whose outraged staff and players surrounded the officials after the final whistle, are 17th, four points above the relegation zone. 

Liverpool dominated possession, but struggled in the final third against Forest's diligent defensive effort and the game looked destined for a draw. The Reds continued to press and Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made some terrific late saves but could not stop Nunez's heroics that had the Liverpool bench and manager Juergen Klopp leaping to their feet in celebration.

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