Welcome to our live coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool in the Premier League at the City Ground. Kick-off is 2pm.
It's a big game for both teams. Should [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) make it three straight wins in all competitions, they would move level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea and fifth-placed Manchester United and turn the heat right up in the race for a Champions League place.
At the other end of the table new Forest boss Vitor Pereira knows victory on his home debut would see his side move five points clear of the relegation places. They will be confident, too, after a superb 3-0 Europa League win at Fenerbache on Thursday in the Portuguese's first match in charge.
But there are promising signs that the defending champions are getting back to their best and Reds head coach [Arne Slot](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/arne-slot) will be determined to make the most of the rare luxury of a full week off to prepare for this afternoon's encounter.
And Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle are in Nottingham to bring you all the pre-match build-up, including team news when it drops at 12.45pm, followed by an in-game commentary stream and the best post-match reaction and analysis.
Paul Wheelock
And welcome to our live coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool.
The 2pm kick-off is still three hours away. But join us for all the build-up to the big Premier League match.