AliousAfter an intense midweek FA Cup clash against Exeter, Nottingham Forest now turns its attention back to the Premier League. Despite facing League One opposition, the Reds struggled, ultimately requiring a penalty shootout to edge past the Grecians following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
The match provided a much-needed opportunity for players like Ibrahim Sangaré to regain match fitness, as Nuno Espírito Santo heavily rotated his squad. However, the game also came at a cost—Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a broken nose, making him a likely absentee for this weekend’s crucial clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Roy Keane and Gary Neville Clash Over Nottingham Forest’s Chances**
As the weekend approaches, football pundits are offering their predictions, with the panel on *The Overlap* weighing in. Forest will be looking for revenge after suffering their first league defeat of the season against Fulham back in September. Meanwhile, Fulham, sitting just outside the European spots, will see this as an opportunity to push further up the table.
The pundits had differing opinions on the outcome:
– **Jill Scott:** *”I fancy Forest, don’t you, Gary?”*
– **Gary Neville:** *”I think Fulham might be a tough matchup for them. It’ll be close, but I’ll go 2-1 Forest.”*
– **Ian Wright:** *”1-1 for me.”*
– **Roy Keane:** *”Agree, 1-1.”*
Forest Must Regroup After Away Nightmare**
Forest’s last Premier League away trip ended in disaster, with a humiliating 5-0 loss to Bournemouth that threatened to undo the progress they’ve made under Espírito Santo. However, they responded emphatically by thrashing Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground in their following match.
This weekend’s lineup remains uncertain, as several key players had to step up midweek to get past Exeter. With a tough run of fixtures ahead, securing three points against Fulham would provide a massive boost for Forest as they look to solidify their position in the league.
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