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  • FA Cup: Forest beat Brighton in penalty shoot out

    FA Cup: Forest beat Brighton in penalty shoot out

    Third in the Premier League, and now into the last four of the FA Cup. This truly could become a season for the ages for Nottingham Forest, who are routinely showing a character and resilience that few teams can match.

    This latest FA Cup win, against an in-form Brighton, was their third consecutive penalty shoot-out victory in the competition. That statistic alone speaks volumes of the mental strength of Nuno Espirito Santo’s players, and indeed the quality of Matz Sels, their hugely impressive goalkeeper.

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    Sels saved twice in the shoot-out, denying Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gómez, to allow Forest captain Ryan Yates the opportunity of winning the match from 12 yards. It was a chance he took with absolute relish, before sprinting the length of the field to celebrate in front of the travelling supporters. The Forest fans continue to dream the wildest of dreams, and they sang here about going to both the Champions League and to Wembley.

  • Nottingham Forest join race for sensational Osimhen  

    Nottingham Forest join race for sensational Osimhen  

    Nottingham Forest could launch an audacious bid that may see the Reds usurping Manchester United to the signature of in-demand Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen at the next summer transfer window.

    The Super  Eagles striker has been linked with a move to Manchester United as one of their targets for the summer, but they risk losing out on him to one of their Premier League rivals – who could have a significant advantage by the time the transfer window opens.

    As reported by TEAMtalk, Nottingham Forest are eyeing a summer move for Osimhen, as they target a heavyweight striker signing in order to be able to compete in next season’s Champions League – provided that they do indeed finish inside the Premier League top five at the end of the current campaign.

    Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has made it clear that he wants a world class number nine added to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad for next season. They have also shown interest in Viktor Gyokeres, who is another striker that Man United have on their shortlist, although he is not keen on a move to the City Ground.

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    Osimhen moved on loan to Galatasaray last summer after falling out of favour at Napoli, although he is projected to return to the Serie A side at the end of the season, at which point he will become available again. And it is at that time that Man United have been expected to make their move to address their goal scoring woes.

    However, there has been some jeopardy creeping in over the last few days, and now Man United look to have been handed another blow in their bid to bring Osimhen, who has 26 goals in 30 appearances for Galatasaray this season, to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window with the supposed entrance of Nottingham Forest

    With the current rating of Nottingham Forest Even if they qualify for the Champions League, they could find it tough to bring in a high-level striker in the summer, although that will not stop their efforts.

    If Osimhen’s move to Nottingham Forest sails through, the Nigerian will have the chance to reunite with his compatriots duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina.

  • EPL: Fireworks as Forest face Man City, Man United tackle Arsenal

    EPL: Fireworks as Forest face Man City, Man United tackle Arsenal

     The Premier League resumes tomorrow  after a break for the English FA Cup.

     Nottingham Forest, the surprise package of the Premier League season, will seek to continue their implausible bid to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League when they host reigning champions, Manchester City tomorrow .The encounter, which will be aired live on SuperSport Premier League GOtv channel 65, will see the third and fourth-placed teams in action, as they seek to close the gap on Arsenal in second place.

    Both teams were in action in the FA Cup fifth round and qualified for the competition’s quarter finals.

    However, neither team has been in great form over the last five games. Forest, on 48 points, have one victory, three losses and a draw in their last five games. City are a bit better with three wins and two losses within the same period.

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    On Sunday, second placed Arsenal will attempt to reduce the 13-point gap separating them and league leaders, Liverpool, when they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford. United sit 14th  on 33 points and their form over the last five games has been indifferent, winning two, losing two and drawing one. The match is live on SuperSport Premier League GOtv channel 65.

    Arsenal are better placed despite a rash of injuries to star players. They have won three of their last five, losing and drawing one apiece.

    A loss to United, who eliminated them from the FA Cup, will make their dream of catching Liverpool a lot farther from realisation.

  • EPL: Chris Wood hits hat-trick as Forest smash seven past Brighton

    EPL: Chris Wood hits hat-trick as Forest smash seven past Brighton

    Chris Wood scored a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest delivered an emphatic response to last weekend’s 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth by hitting seven past Brighton at the City Ground.

    The loss at Vitality Stadium was Forest’s first since early December but they roared back to winning ways in front of their own supporters, registering their biggest-ever Premier League victory against the sorry Seagulls.

    Nuno Espirito Santo’s side took a 12th-minute lead when Lewis Dunk inadvertently turned Morgan Gibbs-White’s low cross into his own net from close range.

    Gibbs-White doubled the host’s advantage with a glancing header from Anthony Elanga’s corner, and it was 3-0 just after the half-hour mark when Wood nodded home Elanga’s cross for his 15th Premier League goal of the season – his most in a single campaign in the competition.

    Brighton were unlucky not to score themselves before half-time, Yankuba Minteh shooting straight at Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels in a one-on-one and Danny Welbeck’s effort failing to cross the goalline after striking the underside of the crossbar.

    Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler made a triple half-time change in an effort to stem the flow of Forest attacks, but Wood tapped home another Elanga delivery to make it 4-0 after 64 minutes.

    And just five minutes later, Tariq Lamptey wrestled Gibbs-White to the ground at a Forest corner to give the New Zealand striker a golden opportunity to complete his hat-trick from the penalty spot.

    The 33-year-old sent Bart Verbruggen the wrong way to make it 5-0, before Neco Williams made it six after latching on to a loose ball deep inside the area.

    There was still time for Jota Silva to get in on the act, firing home a low shot from Verbruggen’s misplaced pass in added time.

    The win lifts Forest level on points with second-placed Arsenal – who play Manchester City on Sunday – while Brighton stay ninth.

  • EPL: Nottingham Forest beat Ipswich Town 1-0 at City Ground

    EPL: Nottingham Forest beat Ipswich Town 1-0 at City Ground

    Chris Wood scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season as Nottingham Forest got back to winning ways against Ipswich Town.

    The 32-year-old was forced to wait until the 49th minute for his first effort on goal, which came from the penalty spot after Sam Szmodics brought down Jota Silva.

    Wood’s penalty means he has now equalled Bryan Roy’s club record total of 24 Premier League goals.

    Forest came close to adding a second four minutes later but Arijanet Muric tipped brilliantly on to the crossbar.

    Substitute Jack Clarke looked to keep Ipswich’s three-game unbeaten run alive but his swept effort inside the box was timid and proved no danger to Matz Sels.

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    Kieran McKenna’s side started the game at the City Ground with confidence and Omari Hutchinson’s drive at goal forced Matz Sels into a fine save low to his right.

    After two defeats on the bounce, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men were flat in the first half but flew out of the blocks for the second period.

    After a well worked move, Silva found himself just inside the box as Szmodics was over-enthusiastic in his attempts to win the ball before Wood dispatched his spot kick high into the middle of the goal.

    Wood’s penalty means Forest have risen to sixth in the league table, while Ipswich sit 19th.

  • EPL: Saka stars as Arsenal beat Forest to end winless run

    EPL: Saka stars as Arsenal beat Forest to end winless run

    Arsenal got their title challenge back on track by beating Nottingham Forest to secure a first win in five Premier League matches.

    The Gunners’ form has dipped in recent weeks amid a tough fixture schedule and a number of injuries, which meant Mikel Arteta’s side were nine points behind leaders Liverpool before kick-off on Saturday.

    Arsenal dominated from the outset at Emirates Stadium and Bukayo Saka gave them the lead after 15 minutes, when he exchanged passes with Martin Odegaard before beating two defenders and slamming a strike into the top corner.

    Thomas Partey, who came on as a half-time substitute, doubled the hosts’ lead when he curled in from 20 yards, before youngster Ethan Nwaneri added a third late on to secure the win.

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    Forest have been the surprise package of the season so far and came into this match with the same number of points (19) as the Gunners. However, they struggled to get into the game and their best chances were tame headers from Ryan Yates and Nicolas Dominguez.

    Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber thought he had put the hosts in front when he tapped in from close range before Saka’s opener, but Mikel Merino was offside in the build-up.

    This match was Arteta’s 250th in charge of Arsenal in all competitions – and he will hope victory sparks a run of form that will help his side close the gap on their rivals at the top.

    BBC

  • What to know about Leicester, Nottingham Forest clash

    What to know about Leicester, Nottingham Forest clash

    The only Premier League match today takes us to the King Power Stadium where Leicester will take on Nottingham Forest who sit in 8th position on the premier league table.

    Here are a few things to get yourself appraised with before the match:

    1. Leicester have won their last two Premier League home games against Nottingham Forest (December 1998 and October 2022), having won neither of their first two in the competition (D1 L1).

    2. Nottingham Forest won 2-0 against Leicester in their last league meeting (January 2023), last winning consecutive league games against the Foxes in March 2005/December 2009.

    3. There have been at least four goals scored in all four of Leicester’s Premier League home games against Nottingham Forest – a 4-2 win for Forest in March 1995, a 2-2 draw in December 1996, and 3-1 and 4-0 wins for Leicester in December 1998 and October 2022 respectively.

    4. After winning none of their first six Premier League games this season (D3 L3), Leicester have since won both of their last two. The Foxes last won three successive matches in the competition in January 2021 under Brendan Rodgers.

    5. Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six away games in the Premier League (W4 D2); their longest run without an away defeat in the top-flight since February-October 1995 (12 games).

    How To Watch

    Here are a few ways to watch the match wherever you are in the world.

    United Kingdom      –       Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky GO

    United States     –             USA, Universo, Fubo, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream

    Australia            –             Optus Sport

    Canada              –              fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada

    India     –                           Star Sports Select 1, Disney+ Hotstar VIP

    Republic of Ireland    –    Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky GO

    Spain                 –                DAZN

    Italy                    –             Sky Sports Uno, Sky Go Italia

    Netherlands       –             Viaplay

    South Africa       –            SuperSport

    Nigeria       –                     SuperSport

    Venue:
    King Power Stadium

    Kick Off Time:

    8:00pm

    Prediction

    Following their previous meetings, the game should produce goals, your best bet will be over 1.5goals  

    Predicted Line-Up

    Leicester predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi; Buonanotte, Ayew, Fatawu; Vardy.

    Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Leicester (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Ward-Prowse; Elanga, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

    Current form (all competitions)

    Leicester

    Southampton 2-3 Leicester – 19/10/24

    Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth – 05/10/24

    Arsenal 4-2 Leicester – 28/09/24

    Walsall 0-0 (0-3p) Leicester – 24/09/24

    Leicester 1-1 Everton – 21/09/24

    Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace – 21/01/24

    Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest – 06/10/24

    Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham – 28/09/24

    Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest – 22/09/24

    Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest – 14/09/24

  • BREAKING: Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool, break Anfield’s 55-year jinx

    BREAKING: Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool, break Anfield’s 55-year jinx

    Nottingham Forest on Saturday won Liverpool 1-0 in a Premier League clash at Anfield.

    This is Forest’s first win at Anfield since 1969.

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    Callum Hudson-Odoi strike in the 72nd minute secured the win for the visitors.

    Forest remain unbeaten since kicking off the 2024/25 Premier League campaign with two draws and a win.

    Details shortly…

  • JUST IN: Nottingham Forest handed four-point deduction for financial rules breach

    JUST IN: Nottingham Forest handed four-point deduction for financial rules breach

    Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, BBC Sport understands.

    The immediate loss of points mean Forest drop below Luton Town into the Premier League’s relegation zone.

    They are the second top-flight team to be penalised for PSR breaches after Everton lost 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal.

    Forest, who are likely to appeal the ruling, had a hearing on 7 and 8 March.

    Premier League clubs can lose £105m over three seasons – £35m per campaign – but, because Forest spent two years of the assessment period in the Championship, their maximum loss was only permitted to be £61m.

    The league’s rules state any appeals process should “conclude no later than and if possible some time before 24 May”, five days after the final day of this season.

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    Forest were charged in January and the Premier League said in a statement that both they and Everton “confirmed that they are in breach of the league’s profitability and sustainability rules”.

    Forest, who hired leading sports lawyer Nick de Marco to defend them, are thought to have based their case around the sale of Brennan Johnson to Tottenham Hotspur in September.

    The move, worth more than £45m, took place after the accounting deadline but Forest argue selling Johnson at a later date allowed them to earn a higher fee than if they had sold him by 30 June.