Wednesday’s briefing: Jota saves Liverpool and Arsenal lose Jesus
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Diogo Jota came off the bench to score a vital equaliser as Premier League leaders Liverpool drew 1-1 at high-flying Nottingham Forest while Manchester City’s frustrations continued. The champions surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Brentford but there was joy for Graham Potter as he claimed his first win as West Ham manager.
Portuguese forward Jota had been on the field less than a minute when he headed home a corner from fellow substitute Kostas Tsimikas at the City Ground. His effort cancelled out Chris Wood’s first-half opener and ensured Arne Slot’s side would maintain a six-point lead at the top of the table.
Liverpool had numerous chances in a strong finish but were denied by inspired Forest keeper Matz Sels. The point was still enough to lift Forest into second, above Arsenal on goal difference. Pep Guardiola’s champions suffered a late capitulation as their disappointing campaign suffered another setback.
A double from Phil Foden looked to have put them on course for a third successive Premier League win for the first time since October but Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard replied in a dramatic finish. City later learned they will face Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round after Londoners beat Derby on penalties.
Potter’s new Hammers team beat Fulham 3-2 but his former club Chelsea needed a last-gasp equaliser from returning captain Reece James to salvage a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic rescued a 3-3 draw at Dundee thanks to an Arne Engels penalty in stoppage time.
