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The upset victory by Nottingham Forest over Tottenham represents a significant moment for both clubs, though for very different reasons. For Forest, winning four consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in nearly 30 years (since 1995) marks a remarkable achievement.
Under Nuno Espirito Santo’s leadership, they’re showing impressive form that has them in European contention.
Nuno’s comments are particularly interesting – while acknowledging the team’s success, he maintains a pragmatic approach by emphasizing that the table position isn’t what matters at this stage. His focus on the immediate next match against Everton and the importance of squad rotation shows experienced management thinking.
For Tottenham, this result continues a concerning decline. The context is particularly striking:
– Their first Boxing Day loss in 20 years (since 2003)
– Their fifth defeat in eight league matches
– They’ve dropped into the bottom half of the table
Ange Postecoglou’s brief press conference (just over two minutes) and his comments about player fatigue suggest mounting pressure. His mention of Dragusin’s injury is especially concerning given Spurs’ existing injury crisis in defense.
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