New Delhi: Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has started the season in fine form and continued that great form against Manchester United during his side’s visit to Old Trafford. Nottingham got off to a perfect start as Nikola Milenković put his side ahead inside two minutes with a leaping header from a corner. The hosts weren’t behind for long as Rasmus Hojlund brought his side back on level terms just 16 minutes later.
The second half of the game changed things almost instantly for the visitors as two goals in seven minutes put Nottingham in a commanding position. Morgan Gibbs-White put his side ahead once again in the 47th minute and seven minutes later, Wood had added a third to his side’s tally, putting them fully in control of the game. It was this goal that etched his name in the club’s history books, on his birthday, as he scored a looping header past Onana.
Our all-time leading #PL goalscorer. 👑 pic.twitter.com/wm93xotEaV
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 7, 2024
With the goal at a ground as iconic as the Old Trafford, the now 33-year-old New Zealand International became Forest’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer. It was his 25th Premier League goal for the Tricky Trees, with 22 of those coming under Nuno Espirito Santo, as he went past club legend Brian Roy’s record of 24 Premier League goals. Wood broke a 27-year long record and is now only five goals from becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer from those that are still active.
Gunning for the Premier League Golden Boot
Chris Wood’s incredible season gets even better 👏
He makes @NFFC history as the club’s top Premier League goalscorer! pic.twitter.com/v5Rr5wiPBn
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 7, 2024
Nottingham Forest have well and truly been the surprise package of this season as they sit 5th in the league table with seven wins already, including huge wins over Liverpool and Manchester United. Their impressive form this season led to a double sweep of the Premier League’s October awards as Nuno and Wood won the manager and player of the month award for that month.
They’re punching way above their weight for a team that almost got relegated last season and Chris Wood is leading the charge of them. With his goal against Manchester United, Wood has now scored 10 goals in the league this season and his amongst the league’s top scorers. The New Zealand international currently sits third in the golden boot race and is only behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in the list.
Wood joined Forest initially on loan from Newcastle United in January 2023 and has proved to be an excellent signing for them. He’s scored many a crucial goals for the Garibaldi and has made history for the club on multiple occasions. His Player of the Month award for October made him the first Nottingham Forest player to win the award while also becoming the New Zealander to win the award.
New Zealand International Chris Wood added Nottingham Forest’s third goal during their visit to Old Trafford and etched his name in the history books after doing so. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
