Nottingham Forest secured a 2-0 victory against Everton at Goodison Park, propelling them to second place in the Premier League standings. This win marks their fifth consecutive triumph in the top flight, a streak not seen since 1995.
Match Highlights
- Chris Wood opened the scoring in the 15th minute, assisted by Anthony Elanga, with a skilful lob over Everton’s goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford. This goal was Wood’s 11th in the league this season.
- Morgan Gibbs-White added a second goal for Forest just after the hour mark, with Wood providing the assist.
League Standings Impact
- Nottingham Forest’s victory temporarily places them above Chelsea and Arsenal, pending their upcoming matches.
- Everton remains in 16th position in the league.
Performance Overview
Forest delivered a strong performance, with only a late double save from Pickford preventing a third goal. Under the management of Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest has demonstrated significant momentum, achieving five consecutive Premier League wins.