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The Reds struggled to get out of first gear as they allowed the visitors to earn a 1-0 triumph.

The result was the first loss for Arne Slot since taking over as head coach and was the first time Forest had won at Liverpool since way back in February 1969.

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But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at Anfield...

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Not least chief clodhopper Ryan Yates.

The clumsy Forest skipper had already sent Andy Robertson to the turf when he set his sights on Alexis Mac Allister, twice in separate incidents leaving the Argentina international requiring treatment and later shoving him in the face, much to the anger of an increasingly agitated Anfield.

And just before half-time, the Yates left referee Michael Oliver no option but to book him - for timewasting.

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There was a smattering of familiar faces in the stands at Anfield on Saturday.

From the press conference, the rumble of booming bass lines and kick drums could be felt as the Forest dressing room celebrated in style.

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But visiting boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted afterwards: "No, it's not my playlist.

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Pre-match tributes

Forest were, of course, Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final opponents at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

And the travelling support paid tribute to those who died at the tragedy while sending a strong message.

A banner unfurled at the front of the away end before kick-off declared "Respect the 97, Solidarity with Survivors, No to tragedy chanting".

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There was another poignant moment ahead of the game when the recent passing of Liverpool legend Ron Yeats was marked with a period of applause as a mosaic saying 'Rowdy 5' - the centre-back's nickname and regular shirt number - was held aloft on the Kop.