{
  "id": 4212037,
  "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-4212037",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:22:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/29/liverpool-held-by-forest-on-iraola-s-anfield-debut"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola salvaged a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in his debut match, despite the visitors' best efforts. Forest had appeared poised to win the match for the third season in a row, thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and a penalty scored by Victor Munoz. Alexander Isak temporarily evened the score before Munoz's deflected effort rescued a point for the second time in Iraola's tenure. Liverpool will hope to strengthen their attack with the imminent arrival of Bradley Barcola, with speculation surrounding the £146 million deal from Paris St-Germain. The Dutch winger is a long-standing target for the Reds. The match also saw Liverpool's full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong substituted early, highlighting their defensive vulnerability. Liverpool's record-breaking £450 million investment in new signings has yet to yield tangible results, with several high-profile purchases struggling to make an impact. The match ended without a decisive goal, leaving both Iraola and his predecessor, Oliver Glasner, without a win in charge.",
  "summary": "Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz denied Nottingham Forest victory after Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put the visitors ahead.",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wins 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield",
    "Forest scores 2 goals (Gibbs-White and Munoz) before Isak's equalizer",
    "Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola in imminent £146 million deal from Paris St-Germain"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-4216583",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:22:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "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-4217799",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:10:00.000Z"
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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."
}