Nottingham Forest saw their nine game home unbeaten run come to an end after a 1–0 loss to Everton on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the City Ground. The decisive goal was scored by Abdoulaye Doucouré in the 94th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by the hosts.
Despite the setback, Forest remains in fifth place in the Premier League, holding a four-point advantage over Chelsea, who have one game in hand, and over Newcastle, who have two games in hand.
Post-Match Reactions
Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo expressed frustration with the team’s performance, highlighting a lack of composure, passing errors, and little aggressiveness in duels. He acknowledged that a draw would have been a fair result but emphasized that qualification for the Champions League is still within the team’s control.
On the other hand, Everton celebrated the victory as a significant boost in their fight against relegation. With the result, the Toffees moved further away from the drop zone, securing crucial points in the final stretch of the season.
The defeat serves as a wake-up call for Forest, who must regain focus to secure a place in the next edition of the Champions League.
