Liverpool manager Arne Slot has responded after being teased by Nottingham Forest fans during their 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, the only team to defeat Liverpool in the Premier League this season, celebrated their historic 1-0 win at Anfield back in September with a spirited new chant.
As the return fixture approached, anticipation ran high for the City Ground showdown. Forest, sitting in the top three, and Liverpool, six points clear at the top, promised a thrilling encounter. The matchup evoked nostalgia, recalling the fierce battles of the 1970s when managers Bob Paisley and Brian Clough led their teams to European glory.
The game delivered early excitement, with Chris Wood giving Forest the lead in the eighth minute, capitalizing on a rare opportunity. The advantage held until late in the second half, when Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota combined to score an equalizer. Forest fans, however, had already made their mark with a clever new chant celebrating their team’s resurgence from last season’s relegation battle to this year’s quest for European qualification.
Arne Slot’s Reaction to Nottingham Forest’s Chant
The chant, humorously set to The Cranberries’ 1994 hit Zombie, included lyrics like “Arne Slot, it’s happening again” and “We’re in your head, in your head, Arne, Arne, Arne-Ne-Ne.”
When asked about the chants during his post-match press conference, the Dutch manager joked: “I thought they just liked the way my team played!” after having the taunts explained to him by a journalist.
What’s Next for Liverpool
Liverpool will aim to return to winning form when they face Brentford on Saturday, followed by a Champions League home match against Lille on Tuesday. Despite leading their groups in both the Premier League and Champions League, the Reds have gone three games without a win, though their strong position has eased any immediate pressure.
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