New Delhi: Nottingham Forest have shown amazing performance this season, as their 3-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanders leaves them just six points behind table leaders Liverpool. They have been one strongest contenders for the title this season. This is a far call from finishing 17th last season along with off-field controversies which included a four-point deduction due to profit and sustainability rule breaches.
It is little doubt that manager Nuno Espirito Santos has worked closely and changed the side. However, the Portuguese manager is keeping his feet on the ground with Nottingham’s despite amazing form even after their sixth consecutive win in the Premier League.
Leading the way in @PremierLeague clean sheets. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/MLi1W001NS
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 7, 2025
The visiting side managed to keep their ninth clean sheet, with their goalkeeper Matz Sels managing to keep away all efforts from the Wolves. It was a clinical performance as they scored in all their three shots on target. Reacting to the game later, Nuno told SkySports that this was tough as Wolves were making life tough. The 50-year-old pointed out his team’s brilliant work ethic and their ambition to forward and score.
Nunos noted that the Tricky Trees would be frequented by tough opponents and that they needed “to stay humble”. Nunos pointed out that they “hadn’t achieved” anything so far and they needed to keep working until the very end. Taking 40 points from 20 games, they are currently on level with Leicester City’s 2015-16 season after as many games, who went on to become the shocking Premier League champions.
Nottingham Forest’s fresh start
Their performance in the season has given them a lot of confidence and for the first time since 1995-96, season are hoping for a Champions League season appearance next season.
Nunos maintained that his personal goal remains intact as he would like to improve players. He dissected the improvement of the team needed players to improve and ultimately it will enhance the image of the club overall. The Garibaldis manager noted that his side will have great confidence against Liverpool in their upcoming fixture in the Premier League, having already beaten them at Anfield in September.
He praised both Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga, who displayed confidence and “created problems” for the Wolves. Nunos stated that he wanted his players to feel confident on the pitch and work hard. He concluded that before facing Liverpool, of course, they have to face Luton Town in the FA Cup and would like to give minutes to other players as well in a very long season.
As Nottingham Forest maintain their third position in the points table, they have come across as the surprise contenders of the Premier League title. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
