Premier League round-up: Liverpool snatch late win at Nottingham Forest, Evann Guessand gives Crystal Palace dramatic victory over Wolves

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There was late drama in the Premier League on Sunday as Liverpool thought they had been denied a late victory by VAR only to snatch three points at Nottingham Forest in the dying seconds. Crystal Palace also left it late to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park, while Raul Jimenez took the plaudits with a brace in a 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

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Alexis Mac Allister scored deep into added time at the City Ground to give Liverpool a vital 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

The visitors thought they had won it minutes earlier when a clearance struck Mac Allister and flew into the back of the net, but that was ruled out for handball after a VAR check.

Forest, in Vitor Pereira's first home match as manager, seemed to have done enough to secure a much-needed point in their relegation battle, having restricted Liverpool to few chances throughout.

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But Mac Allister was not to be denied, latching on to a lost ball in the box after Virgil van Dijk climbed highest before sweeping home from close range to send the away end into raptures.

There was another VAR check for a potential offside but the goal was awarded and Liverpool moved level on points with Manchester United, who have a game in hand, and Chelsea in the battle for a UEFA Champions League place.

Forest, meanwhile, stay 17th, now just two points clear of West Ham United.

Guessand grabs crucial goal for Palace

Crystal Palace's worrying form seemed set to continue at Selhurst Park against bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers - until the hosts scored late on to earn a welcome three points.

The away side, having come back to draw against league leaders Arsenal in midweek, were the better side in the first half, creating several chances.

Their biggest opportunity was from the penalty spot, but Tolu Arokodare's effort was saved by Dean Henderson.

But a red card for Ladislav Krejci - who was booked twice in four minutes - just after the hour mark left Wolves in a difficult situation and Palace eventually capitalised.

Tyrick Mitchell's cross was met by substitute Evann Guessand, who prodded home at the near post in the 90th minute for his first Palace goal since joining on loan from Aston Villa.

Victory eased The Eagles' lingering fears of being dragged into a relegation battle, moving them up to 13th.

Wolves remain on 10 points with 10 games of the season left.

Jimenez brace helps Fulham past Sunderland

Two second-half goals from Raul Jimenez helped Fulham secure an impressive 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats had only lost once at home this season - against Liverpool earlier in February - but the visitors were clinical.

Sunderland looked the more likely side to break the deadlock in the first half, though they could find no way through.

Instead, it was Fulham who took the lead just after the break as Jimenez headed home from an Alex Iwobi corner.

He had his second a few minutes later, converting from the spot after Brian Brobbey fouled Calvin Bassey in the box.

There was hope for Sunderland when they got a penalty of their own as Dan Ballard was brought down and Enzo Le Fee netted.

But the game was taken away from Regis Le Bris' side with five minutes left, Iwobi coolly lifting his finish over Robin Roefs having been played in by Harry Wilson.

Fulham leapfrogged Sunderland and climbed to 10th with the win, while the hosts remained 12th.

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