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  "id": 4208321,
  "title": "Munoz rescues Iraola on Anfield debut as Forest hold Liverpool in four-goal thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/munoz-rescues-iraola-on-anfield-debut-as-forest-hold-liverpool-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/2026-08-29-munoz-rescues-iraola-on-anfield-debut-as-forest-hold-liverpool-in-four-goal-thriller/"
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  "account": "Andoni Iraola's Anfield debut saw Forest secure a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, thanks to Victor Muñoz's late strike. Liverpool had been on course for their third consecutive Anfield win, with Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty putting them ahead. Alexander Isak briefly equalized for Iraola's side in the second half, followed by Muñoz's deflected effort to secure a point for both teams. Liverpool will look to bolster their attack with Bradley Barcola joining from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £106 million ($144 million), which could rise to £117 million. Iraola expressed disappointment at not achieving his aim of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, but his first match in charge ended in a reminder of his appointment. Liverpool's defensive issues were evident, with Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong substituted, while Isak and Florian Wirtz failed to make an impact. Forest's lack of goals in their opening two games under Oliver Glasner allowed them to create numerous chances in the match. Jérémy Jacquet made a crucial save to deny Igor Jesus, and Ndoye headed wide before Forest took the lead on 24 minutes. Liverpool struggled at the back, with Jesus dispossessed and Gibbs-White's assist leading to Ndoye's goal. Wirtz narrowly missed an equalizer, while Alisson made an important save to deny Ndoye a second goal in the first half. Liverpool's Cody Gakpo showed promise but was denied an equalizer and a potential move to Spurs or Manchester City. Forest's new signing Liam Delap's throw-in led to Neco Williams' dispossessed goal, giving Gibbs-White a penalty to restore Forest's lead. The match ended without decisive goals, leaving both managers awaiting their first win in charge.",
  "summary": "Victor Muñoz scored a dramatic late equaliser to rescue a 2–2 draw for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest on Andoni Iraola's Anfield debut.",
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        "published": "2026-08-29T08:00:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Munoz's late strike earns Liverpool draw with Forest in Iraola's Anfield debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/munozs-late-strike-earns-liverpool-draw-with-forest-in-iraolas",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:39:46.000Z"
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        "title": "Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/liverpool-held-by-forest-on-iraolas-anfield-debut",
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        "title": "Munoz strikes late to rescue point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "'Proud' but 'disappointed' - Glasner's mixed emotions after Liverpool draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/proud-but-disappointed-glasners-mixed-emotions-after-liverpool-draw",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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