Nottingham Forest’s hopes of clinching the Premier League title remain alive after a thrilling 3-2 victory over struggling Southampton at the City Ground. The result not only gave Forest all three points but also brought them level on points with second-placed Arsenal, boosting their momentum in the tight race at the top of the table.
The match was full of drama, with Forest taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the first 70 minutes, thanks to two brilliant first-half goals from Elliot Anderson and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The team’s performance was a display of attacking power, and they seemed to be cruising towards a comfortable win.
In the second half, Chris Wood added a third goal, marking his 14th of the season. The goal appeared to put Forest firmly in control and looked to be the match-sealer. However, Southampton refused to give up, and their late surge made for a tense finish to the game.
The visitors’ hopes were reignited when Jan Bednarek’s deflection of Lesley Ugochukwu’s shot found its way into the net, narrowing the scoreline to 3-1. Then, in injury time, substitute Paul Onuachu pulled another goal back for Southampton, making it 3-2 and sending shockwaves through the City Ground.
The closing stages of the match were full of drama, as Forest found themselves under intense pressure. With 12 minutes of added time, including a lengthy VAR review, the match saw another twist. A potential fourth goal for Forest by Nikola Milenkovic was ruled out after a controversial VAR check, much to the frustration of the home crowd.
