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Forest Floor Spurs Early, Close In on Champions League Spot
Chris Wood and Anderson Fire Forest Past Spurs to Boost European Hopes
Nottingham Forest delivered a stunning display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, beating Spurs 2-1 and reigniting their Champions League dream.
Goals from Chris Wood and Elliot Anderson inside 15 minutes helped Forest rise to third in the Premier League table.
⚽ Forest’s Fast Start Stuns Spurs
Forest wasted no time. In the 4th minute, Morgan Gibbs-White tested Guglielmo Vicario with a fierce shot. The rebound fell to Elliot Anderson, whose deflected strike gave Forest an early lead.
Moments later, Anthony Elanga crossed perfectly for Chris Wood, who powered in a header — his 19th league goal this season.
Although one earlier effort was ruled offside, this one stood. Tottenham were rattled, and Forest were in control.
🧠 Tactical Brilliance from Nuno Espírito Santo
Missing Ola Aina and Callum Hudson-Odoi, Forest still looked composed. Harry Toffolo started at left-back and impressed with calm defending.
After halftime, Nuno switched to a back five, bringing on Morato. This adjustment helped absorb Tottenham’s pressure in the second half.
Spurs had chances, but Matz Sels made key saves. He denied Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, keeping Forest ahead.
⚡ Richarlison Scores Late, But It’s Not Enough
Tottenham pulled one back in the 87th minute, with Richarlison heading in Pedro Porro’s cross.
Despite late pressure and 7 added minutes, Forest held firm.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations. Forest took all three points and moved closer to a historic Champions League qualification.
🔜 What’s Next for Forest?
Forest now shift focus to the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley.
With a top-four finish in sight and a chance for silverware, this could be a season to remember.
🟢 Final Score:
Tottenham 1–2 Nottingham Forest
Scorers: Anderson (4’), Wood (14’) – Richarlison (87’)
📌 Key Takeaways:
- Chris Wood has now scored 19 Premier League goals in 2025.
- Forest sit 3rd in the Premier League.
- Nuno Espírito Santo’s tactics played a crucial role in the win.
✅ Chris Wood’s Premier League 2025 Goal Stats
(Highlight his 19 goals and impact on Forest’s European dream)
✅ Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup 2025 Journey
✅ Tottenham’s 2025 Season Review: What Went Wrong?
