Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, speaking to TNT Sports: "It was going on target I think! A great win, hard work, on a very interesting, difficult pitch.

"Recover and go again on the weekend. It was quite a circumstance, but to come here and to play like we did today was a well-deserved three points.

"I think they showed this season how difficult it is to beat them and a lot of credit to them - it is a hard-working team. It is good to come here and for us to win and keep the clean sheet. A good match for us.

"Ibo [Ibrahima Konaté] was outstanding, Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] in front. Everyone was putting a shift in. Proud of the guys as they worked so hard."

On Champions League: "We can't deny that it feels very big, but there are still 12 games to go. So we have to keep improving and trying to find consistency.

"We have to try to stay fit and stay confident and keep improving. Recover and we play Saturday at 20:00 [GMT] against Brighton. Which is a difficult team to beat."

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have 12 Premier League games left including:

• 22 Feb: Liverpool (home)
• 04 Mar: Man City (away)
• 11 Apr: Aston Villa (home)
• 02 May: Chelsea (away)
• 09 May: Newcastle (home)
• 17 May: Man Utd (away)

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Very frustrated of course. Knock on the door but find a moment of clarity, it was one of them. They set their stall out early to come and defend and look for breaks. It is very frustrating to dominate a game like that, with so many chances and there were plenty of good chances but it’s finding that killer moment. The crowd get nervy, the team get nervy, there is a lot of pressure on these games.

“A lot of the performance is right but you have to score a goal obviously. That is the hardest thing for us as managers and coaches, for someone to find that defining moment. There were a few very strong chances.

“The start was good. We were opening them up. When teams are fully flowing, finding that last pass, making that run they all seem to come together quickly. When it is not quite there people start snatching shots and cross and the crowd get on top quickly. This is part and parcel of the Premier League.

“There is no lack of effort or commitment it is just finding those moments. We can’t rely on others. Finding the key moments is the frustration. One loss in six is usually a good run but in the position we are in it is not classed as a good run.

“Every time we get a chance to push forward and clear the decks we don’t quite deliver those moments. It is a work in progress.

"I am not out there playing it is about trying to get the team to find that confidence amongst the noise and the freedom to go and play. When the hard times come we have to go and deliver."

The title race is gathering pace, isn't it? What an end to the season we're in for.

That race for Europe is also one to keep an eye on, as is the relegation battle.

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche’s position is under major scrutiny following the goalless draw at home to Wolves.

BBC Sport reported on Friday night that Dyche was under increasing pressure at the City Ground following the team’s meek performance in the 3-1 loss at Leeds.

The goalless draw against bottom club Wolves has only served to intensify the internal scrutiny on Dyche’s job.

Sections of the fanbase are starting to turn, a factor characterised by the boos from home supporters following the draw to Wolves.

Similarly, there is a feeling within the Forest hierarchy that Dyche’s appointment has not had the impact they’d hoped.

The club remain in relegation danger, just three points separate them from West Ham who occupy the final spot in the bottom three.

Sources are indicating to BBC Sport that Dyche is now under significant pressure amid concerns over the team’s performance.

Forest don't have a fixture until they face Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off next Thursday.

That leaves Forest with ample time to identify and appoint a new head coach should they decide to part with Dyche.

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Right then, stick with us for all of the reaction to another big night of Premier League football.

That feels like a big win for Liverpool as they go in search of Champions League football for next season.

Chelsea and Man Utd dropping points means Liverpool are now three points off fourth.

Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run with a much-needed three points.

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Dan Ballard drags Virgil van Dijk down and Liverpool win the free-kick.

That should be that.

Into the final minute we go...

Curtis Jones bundles it through for Mo Salah. He spins and swings the right boot at it but it's the wrong side of the post.

Decent effort.

Alisson sends it long for Mo Salah, who shows great strength to fight off the challenge of Lutsharel Geertruida. The ball bounces off the Sunderland defender and almost into the back of his own goal.

Oooof, Curtis Jones with some lovely feet in the middle to set Liverpool on their way.

Jones wins a free-kick and Liverpool will slow it down as much as they can.

A final throw of the dice for Sunderland as Habib Diarra is replaced by Wilson Isidor.

Liverpool are very deep as they look to ride this one out.

Romaine Mundle goes down easily in the box but Chris Kavanagh waves it away.

There will be seven minutes added on at the end of this one and the Sunderland fans roar encouragement to their side.

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Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports

On reflection, Curtis Jones needs to find his position. He comes on and plays off the right and left. He is so talented, but he needs to settle [in a position].

A few empty seats appear around the Stadium of Light as we enter the 90th minute.

Liverpool have conceded four goals past this mark this season.