In a surprising performance, Nottingham Forest and their goalkeeper Matz Sels held Premier League leaders Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo praised Sels for his standout performance in the match, as the team continues to make their mark in the league. With their recent success, the question on everyone's mind is whether or not Nottingham Forest could potentially win the Premier League title.
Referee Tony Harrington calls an end to the first half, with Chelsea and Nottingham Forest tied at the City Ground. A controversial dive by Forest's Madueke causes a small disruption, but the game quickly resumes. Both teams have had their chances, with Forest's Sels making a critical save to deny Chelsea's Wood. With five minutes of added time, the game is still up for grabs. Chelsea's Danilo commits a foul, leading to a free-kick in a dangerous position for the Blues. However, Forest's defense holds strong and manages to clear the ball. As the first half comes to a close, the score remains level.
With the January transfer window quickly coming to a close, Premier League clubs scrambled to complete last-minute moves before the 11pm deadline. While some deals were confirmed, such as Adam Wharton's £22m move to Crystal Palace, others, like Armando Broja's loan to Fulham, are still pending as reports claim Chelsea have agreed to the deal. The day also saw some loan deals, such as Burnley's signings of defenders Maxime Esteve and Lorenz Assignon, and Nottingham Forest's acquisition of goalkeeper Matz Sels.