Liverpool widen the gap to four points with Núñez's added-time goal over Nottingham Forest

Liverpool advanced four points above the first division qualification with a dramatic 1-0 99th minute victory over Nottingham Forest courtesy of Darwin Nunez.

Victory could prove crucial for the Reds in their fight against city ​​of manchester for the title, as with every passing minute a draw at the City Ground looked likely.

However, just when it seemed that the two sides were ready to share the spoils, Nunezin what was his first match since February 17, he managed to send Alexis Mac Allister Center into the back of the net with a header.

Victory moves crucially Liverpool are four points ahead of Manchester City in the standings, ahead of the Citizens' derby against United on Sunday. It is also your First victory at the City Ground since 1984.

The forest put up a fight

Neither team was able to create much substance in the first half, with the best chance falling to Forest.

Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi Pass sent Antonio Elanga entered the goal, but the striker failed to send his shot beyond the leg of Caoimhin Kelleher.

The Reds responded through Luis Diazbut the Colombian could only push the ball over the crossbar.

Liverpool seemed to wake up after the restart when Andy Robertson An opportunity presented itself, but Matz Sels he denied him with his boot.

Liverpool find a late winner

The forest responded, Elanga shooting just wide of the mark as both teams tried to find the breakthrough despite creating few clear-cut opportunities.

In the end, Liverpool found a winner, although they couldn't have left it later. Forest were unable to clear their lines, allowing the Reds to recycle the ball for a corner.

This allowed Mac Allister to launch a left-footed cross into the area, with Nunez placing himself between two defenders to send his header home to the despair of the home fans.