After back-to-back defeats, many had written off Nottingham Forest as a side in freefall. Some even questioned whether their dream of securing a UEFA Champions League spot was already fading. But on a crucial night in London, the Tricky Trees delivered a performance full of grit and intent, reminding everyone they’re not done yet.

Two early goals set the tone at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Forest caught Tottenham Hotspur cold and took control from the first whistle. The hosts, stunned by the intensity and precision of Forest's start, failed to mount a meaningful response for the remainder of the match.

With this result, Nottingham Forest climb back to third place in the Premier League, reigniting their charge for a place among Europe’s elite next season. It's a statement win — one that sends a clear message to their rivals: Forest are here to stay.

2024-25, England - Premier League

Tottenham - Nottingham Forest 1:2 (0:2)
Goals: Anderson E., 5 (0:1); Wood C., 16 (0:2); Richarlison, 87 (1:2)

Tottenham: Vicario G.; Romero C. (Danso, 46); Porro; Spence D.; van de Ven (Davies, 46); Kulusevski (Solanke, 67); Sarr P. (Bergvall, 81); Bentancur; Richarlison; Tel M.; Odobert (Johnson B-n, 67)
Bench: Kinský; Bissouma; Gray; Maddison
Yellow Cards: Romero C. 42

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Murillo; Williams N.; Toffolo; Milenković; Anderson E.; Gibbs-White (Sosa Ramón, 90); Dominguez N. (Yates, 58); Danilo (Hudson-Odoi, 58); Wood C. (Awoniyi, 75); Elanga (Morato F., 46)
Bench: Pereira C.; Alex Moreno; Abbott; Sangaré I.
Yellow Cards: Gibbs-White 65; Yates 89; Sels 92; Toffolo 94