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Victor Munoz Rescues Liverpool as Tottenham Struggles Continue

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 30, 2026, 00:36 IST

Victor Munoz scored a late equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham suffered their second consecutive defeat in a difficult start to the Premier League season.

Victor Munoz Rescues Liverpool as Tottenham Struggles Continue

Victor Munoz proved to be the savior for Andoni Iraola on Saturday, netting a late deflected strike to rescue a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest at Anfield. The result prevented a defeat in Iraola’s first home match as manager, though the performance highlighted the significant work still required to stabilize the side following his appointment.

Forest appeared poised to secure a third consecutive victory at Anfield, twice taking the lead through goals from Dan Ndoye and a penalty from Morgan Gibbs-White. While Alexander Isak managed to level the score briefly in the second half, it was Munoz’s late intervention that ensured Liverpool walked away with a point, marking the second time in two matches under Iraola that the team has had to fight back for a draw.

Tottenham and Bournemouth Face Early Season Hurdles

While Liverpool managed to avoid defeat, Tottenham’s difficult start to the campaign deepened with a 2-0 loss to Newcastle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, followed by a goal from Wissa ten minutes later, leaving the home side scoreless for the second consecutive match. This marks the first time since the 1992-93 season that Tottenham has failed to find the net in their opening two league fixtures, a concerning trend for manager Roberto De Zerbi following a heavy summer spending spree of over 300 million pounds.

Elsewhere, Hull City continued their impressive return to the top flight by securing a 1-0 victory over Coventry. Substitute Liam Millar provided the decisive moment with a goal in the 82nd minute, building on the team's opening-week win against Manchester United. Meanwhile, Everton maintained their unbeaten start as James Tarkowski scored a stoppage-time equalizer to hold Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw. The result left Bournemouth manager Marco Rose still searching for his first win, despite Alex Scott having given the hosts a first-half lead.

Manchester City Dominates at Palace

The weekend's action also saw Manchester City assert their quality with a convincing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Friday. Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were the standout performers, each netting a brace to secure the points. As the Premier League season finds its rhythm, the focus remains on the ongoing transfer activity at Anfield, with reports suggesting Liverpool are nearing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, a move that could bolster Iraola’s attacking options as he looks to improve his side's consistency.