4 h. ago Nottingham Forest ’embracing the challenge’ as Champions League battle hots up

Forest saw off Tottenham to move back up to third in the Premier League.

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11 h. ago Nuno and Nottingham Forest grateful recipients of Dr Tottenham’s elixir | Ed Aarons

A win over the Portuguese’s obliging former club breathed life into Nottingham Forest’s chase for the top fiveAs the old adage goes, never go back. Unless your opponents are Tottenham Hotspur and your name is Nuno Espírito Santo that is.On a night when Nottingham Forest desperately needed to get their Champions League challenge back on the rails, Ange Postecoglou’s side could hardly have been more obliging opponents until they finally mounted a late flurry after Richarlison had pulled a goal back with three minutes to play. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Forest will ’embrace the challenge’ as Champions League battle hots up – Nuno

Forest saw off Tottenham to move back up to third in the Premier League.

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13 h. ago Wood caps Forest’s blistering start at Tottenham to refuel European dream

There is no need to attempt to rewrite history by arguing that Tottenham Hotspur failed to see what they had in Nuno Espírito Santo. All that matters now is that this meticulous, softly spoken manager is the perfect fit for Nottingham Forest. They have provided Nuno with the perfect platform for his counterpunching tactics and, in what would surely be the story of the Premier League season, are ­closing in on Champions League football after cruising to victory over Ange Postecoglou’s limp and ­uninterested Spurs side.This was cool, clinical and resilient from Forest as they bounced back from two successive defeats by rising into third place with five games left. Nerves, it seems, are not for them. They struck early through Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood, who punished diffident defending, and then leant on their defensive prowess to claim the points. Spurs, stuck in 16th after falling to their 18th defeat in 33 games, were beaten inside 16 minutes, a header from Richarlison coming to...

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33 h. ago Nuno Espirito Santo should win the Premier League manager of the year award... but only if he can stop Nottingham Forest fizzling out, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: Nuno Espirito Santo should win the Premier League 's manager of the year award if he can complete the leap from 17th to the top five.

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51 h. ago Confident, ambitious, serious – the Nuno effect is taking Forest into dreamland

Those who know the man behind the stern facade all attest to the special qualities of a manager who has taken club to unexpected heightsCommunication is key for Nuno Espírito Santo, whether it is speaking to his squad, playing music or guiding horses over jumps. Simple and clear messages make working for and with the Nottingham Forest head coach uncomplicated, because everybody knows what is demanded of them on and off the pitch.The only place Nuno’s methods have not worked at is Tottenham, where he returns on Monday with Forest, who are in a race to qualify for the Champions League and are preparing for an FA Cup semi-final. The Portuguese was never the right fit in north London, lasting four months before being dismissed, but he will not be out for revenge: the league table has done that for him. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Manchester United thrashed as race for Champions League heats up – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Pougatch and Sam Dalling as Newcastle’s form puts them fourth in the Premier LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; the race for fifth place in the Premier League is just about all that’s left to play for this season and Newcastle hammer Manchester United to move fourth. Can they now reel in Nottingham Forest? Nuno Espírito Sant’s side have now lost back-to-back games to leave them looking over their shoulder at the chasing pack. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Nuno's programme notes matched by lifeless Nottingham Forest in Everton defeat

Nottingham Forest's Champions League hopes took another hit with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of David Moyes' Everton, as Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a late, late winner at the City Ground

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1 week ago Chris Wood injury latest: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo issues update ahead of Everton visit

The striker is tough and go for the weekend

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2 w. ago Morgan Rogers eyes personal improvement as Aston Villa fight on three fronts

The 22-year-old has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists as Villa push for success at home and abroad.

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Nottingham Forest travel to Villa Park as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to maintain his side's challenge for a Champions League spot while Unai Emery seeks to maintain his side's resurgence in form

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2 w. ago Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE: Anthony Elanga’s goal secures three points in Premier League clash

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man Utd: Nuno Espirito Santo’s side maintain their grip on third place

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3 w. ago Nine players could miss Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd as Ruben Amorim handed boost

Manchester United are set to welcome back two players when they take on Nottingham Forest, while Nuno Espirito Santo's side could be without two major stars for the fixture

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3 w. ago Chris Wood ‘not good’ as Nottingham Forest sweat on top scorer’s hip injury

Wood was absent from Forest’s FA Cup semi-final win over Brighton.

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3 w. ago Nuno applauds Nottingham Forest after reaching Wembley FA Cup semi

Forest clinch third successive shootout win in FA Cup‘It is a huge moment for us in our journey together’Nuno Espírito Santo paid tribute to goalkeeper Matz Sels and his Nottingham Forest team after they beat Brighton in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in more than 30 years.Having seen off Exeter and Ipswich in rounds four and five, Sels consulted notes on his water bottle before saving spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gómez after both sides had cancelled each other out during normal and extra time. It was left to the captain Ryan Yates to score the winning penalty for Forest, who are also on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League via the Premier League, even if he will miss the semi-final having been booked during extra time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago It’s a huge moment for Nottingham Forest and our journey – Nuno Espirito Santo

The Reds reached their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years with a penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton.

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3 w. ago Chris Wood injury latest: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo issues update

The striker has had further scans on his hip

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