Nottingham Forest Rise to Third with Brilliant Win at Tottenham
Nottingham Forest reignited their push for Champions League qualification with a stunning 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to first-half goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood. Nuno Espírito Santo’s tactical masterclass silenced his former club and elevated Forest into third place with just five games to go.
This win was as much about Forest’s structure and grit as it was about their attacking execution. Within 16 minutes, Forest had dismantled Spurs’ defense, with Anderson rifling home after poor defending and Wood heading in his 19th goal of the campaign. Tottenham, missing key players like Son Heung-min and Destiny Udogie, couldn’t handle Forest’s intensity.
Nuno Outclasses Spurs on His Return
The game felt poetic as Nuno, once dismissed at Spurs for being too negative, had his new side playing with purpose and poise. Even after going 2-0 up, Forest didn’t retreat entirely but made smart tactical adjustments, switching to a back five in the second half to absorb pressure.
“The final minutes were full of anxiety,” Nuno admitted. “But I’m very proud. The way we compete is as a team.”
Spurs Lack Urgency, Forest Show Grit
Despite 70% possession and a flurry of late chances, Spurs were flat. Richarlison did pull one back in the 87th minute, but it was too little, too late. Defensive errors and a lack of pressing early on cost them dearly.
Match Stats:
Possession: Spurs 70% – Forest 30%
Attempts: Spurs 17 (3 on target) – Forest 5 (1 on target)
Corners: Spurs 7 – Forest 1
What’s Next?
Forest now head to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City—and remarkably, they remain in the Premier League’s top four with five games left. For Spurs, this loss raises more questions about Ange Postecoglou’s tenure and the direction of the club.
As Forest continue to defy expectations, their European dream is no longer fantasy—it’s within reach.
Category: Premier League, Nottingham Forest FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Tags: Chris Wood, Elliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Champions League, FA Cup
