Extending on their stellar start to the new campaign, Nottingham Forest collected a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
While Eberechi Eze and Eddie Nketiah might have rattled the woodwork, it was the red-hot Chris Wood who proved to be Forest’s hero at the City Ground as his effort squirmed under England international Dean Henderson.
Although Palace might have created a handful of chances here, the Eagles have still failed to collect a single victory from any of their first eight Premier League appearances and they now find themselves under increasing scrutiny.
Putting in another gritty performance on Monday night, Nottingham Forest have cemented their spot as one of the Premier League’s surprise packages so far this season and have suffered just a single top-flight defeat so far.
While Nuno Espírito Santo might have been forced to watch his side pick up a maiden victory at the City Ground from the stands, Forest now find themselves flirting with the European spots.
Two sides who find the moods in their respective camps at polar opposites, we have taken a look at the key talking points from Monday’s showdown.
Forest extend on their remarkable start
While Nottingham Forest might have spent large spells of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Monday’s hosts have certainly made a string of improvements this time around.
Springing what was an almighty upset away at title contenders Liverpool on September 14th as they left Anfield with a 1-0 victory, the former Wolves boss has seen his squad suffer just a single defeat from any of their first 10 Premier League appearances.
Heading into October’s international break with a gritty 1-1 stalemate away at Champions League hopefuls Chelsea, Santo’s side now find themselves sat with just their goal difference keeping them outside of the European spots.
Gaining a reputation for their rugged performances at the back, Nottingham Forest are…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-10-21 23:12:42
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