Nunez claims dramatic win for Liverpool, Werner on target for Spurs

Darwin Nunez struck a last-gasp winner to secure Liverpool's leading status in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. They now lead with 63 points, having played one game more than Manchester City and Arsenal with 59 and 58, respectively.

It was the 18th time Liverpool scored a winner beyond 90 minutes in the Premier League since Jurgen Klopp took charge, but few felt more important as the Reds maintained the relentless pressure at the top of the table.

Nunez, who started on the bench after recovering from a thigh injury, kept Liverpool's title destiny firmly in their own hands as he glanced in Alexis Mac Allister's cross to spark wild scenes on the away bench and away end.

Relegation-threatened Forest had worked tirelessly to keep Liverpool at bay and were furious when the final whistle sounded, with coach Steven Reid showing a red card, as they remained in 17th place.

"Pretty special afternoon. It's been a tricky schedule," said Klopp, whose injury-hit side won the League Cup final last weekend and will face Man City next week.

"This game didn't go easy for us. We didn't have a great rhythm, and the boys felt the intensity for the first time. It's pretty special what the boys did. To get to that points tally was a big fight. It never was easy," he added.

Fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 and keep the pressure on fourth-placed Aston Villa, who held off a spirited second-half comeback from Luton Town in Saturday's late game to win 3-2.

Timo Werner struck the equalizer, his first goal for Tottenham, with Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min wrapping up the points for Ange Postecoglou's side.

Everton's relief at having four points handed back to them in midweek after they appealed against a 10-point sanction for breaking Premier League financial rules soured when they went down 3-1 at home to West Ham United.

Chelsea fought back to earn a point against Brentford in a 2-2 draw after defender Axel Disasi headed an 83rd-minute equalizer in the West London derby.

Fulham and Newcastle United had 3-0 home wins against Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, respectively.

(With input from Reuters)