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Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are set to face off in the Premier League this weekend
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Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are set to meet in the Premier League(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Kick-off time and location: Liverpool are set to host Nottingham Forest at Anfield, marking new Reds boss Andoni Iraola's first home league match in charge. The Premier League game is scheduled to be a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday, August 29.
UK TV channel and coverage start time: Fans based in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The broadcast coverage begins at 11am, providing plenty of time for pre-match analysis before the referee blows the first whistle.
Live stream information: If you prefer to stream the fixture, UK subscribers can follow the match live through the HBO Max app. Those with a valid TNT Sports subscription will be able to watch the action seamlessly on smartphones, tablets or smart TVs.
How to watch in the US: Supporters cheering on their respective teams from the United States will also be able to catch the game live. The match will be shown on USA Network and streamed on Fubo, with fans on the East Coast needing to wake up for a 7.30am start, while those on the West Coast will be setting very early alarms for a 4.30am PT kick-off.
UK radio coverage: If you cannot get to a screen, fans in the UK can listen to live radio commentary. talkSPORT will provide national broadcast coverage from 11am.
Team news: Liverpool are missing Joe Gomez with a muscle injury, while Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni are also ruled out. For Nottingham Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White is a fitness doubt, while Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona have missed the club's first two games of the season.
Head-to-head record: Historically, Liverpool have dominated the meetings between the two sides, with 61 wins to Forest's 33 victories, alongside 30 draws. However, Forest claimed a 3-0 triumph during their most recent trip to Anfield last November.