AliousNottingham Forest secured their fourth consecutive Premier League victory, a feat not achieved since 1995, with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day.
The decisive moment came courtesy of Anthony Elanga, who netted the game’s only goal at the City Ground, marking his third strike in as many games.
Forest’s resolute defense, backed by a series of outstanding saves from Matz Sels—including crucial stops against former Red Brennan Johnson—kept Spurs at bay.
As the season reaches its halfway mark, confidence is building that Nuno Espirito Santo’s men can contend for European qualification.
The victory temporarily lifts Forest to third in the Premier League table, ahead of Arsenal, and fans are already dreaming of European nights returning to Nottingham for the first time in nearly three decades.
The national media hailed Forest’s remarkable form, noting the stark contrast between their resurgence and the struggles of Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou.
The Telegraph described the scene at the City Ground as both magical and ominous, highlighting Forest’s emergence as the “feelgood story of the season.” Meanwhile, the *Daily Mail* emphasized the club’s rich history and the growing excitement among supporters about potential European exploits.
For Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed by Spurs after a brief stint as manager in 2021, the triumph marked a particularly sweet chapter in Forest’s ongoing renaissance.
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