But as the game wore on so did Liverpool's dominance and in the second half the chances were coming at an increasing rate
Mo Salah had a rare off night for the reds - wasting a couple of chances and also not helped by the terrific form of Mats Sels in the City goal, and some goalline clearances from the well-drilled defence of Forest.
In the end, the points were shared, and Liverpool now have a 7 point lead over third placed Arsenal who have yet to play
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