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Nottingham Forest scored a memorable 2-1 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, moving up to third place in the Premier League table.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Forest started strong. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring in just the fifth minute. Chris Wood doubled the lead in the 16th minute with his 19th Premier League goal of the season. Forest took control, leaving the home crowd shocked. Tottenham tried to fight back in the second half. Richarlison scored in the 87th minute, creating tension, but Forest held on to win away from home.
FOREST ON THE RISE
This win shows Nottingham Forest’s impressive form. They now have 60 points after 33 matches, moving back to third place in the league. Chris Wood is in great form, with 19 goals this season, making him one of the league’s top scorers. Forest’s consistent performances put them ahead in the race for Champions League qualification, with a four-point lead over the fourth-placed team. Tottenham remains 12th in the standings with 37 points from 33 games, facing a tough finish to the season.
LOOKING AHEAD
Forest’s next match is the FA Cup semi-finals against Man City. In the PL they will play Brentford next as they try to finish the season in the top four. They sit 6 points behind Arsenal who are second, and 1 point ahead of Newcastle who are fourth. Every point will matter as the battle for European spots and league survival heats up in the closing fixtures.