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Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Elland Road, with Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor giving them a 2-0 lead before Dominic Calvert-Lewin added a third; Lorenzo Lucca netted a late Forest goal to make it 3-1 as Leeds strengthen their Premier League safety push with 13 games remaining.
Celtic will face Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will take on Fenerbahce in two-legged Europa League playoff ties to reach the last 16, with the first legs at Celtic Park; the winners could meet Porto or Braga in the last 16, while Forest could face Midtjylland or Real Betis if they advance; playoff dates are February 19 and 26, and the eight group winners have already qualified for the last 16, ahead of Istanbul hosting the 2026 final on May 20.
After Arsenal’s goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, Mikel Arteta said they created four clear chances (including Martinelli’s open goal, Rice’s tap-in and a Bukayo header) and argued a late penalty should have been given, but the result left them disappointed as they also failed to move nine points clear. He cited Forest’s organization and moments when they lost momentum, noted a lack of composure in the attacking phase, and explained winger rotations due to Bukayo Saka’s minutes and a niggle, stressing that they must improve their finishing in future games.
Arsenal were held 0-0 by Nottingham Forest at City Ground as Mikel Arteta railed against a second-half handball penalty that VAR did not award; Arsenal created four big chances but couldn’t score, while Forest’s organized defense under Sean Dyche earned the draw, keeping Arsenal seven points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Arsenal were kept off the scoresheet by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, with Forest keeper Matz Sels making key saves as the Gunners failed to convert despite build-up play and late pressure; the 0-0 draw leaves Arsenal seven points clear at the top, while Forest stay in relegation trouble and look ahead to European and domestic fixtures.
Wrexham stunned Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties in an FA Cup third-round thriller after a 3-3 draw in regular and extra time, with Arthur Okonkwo making crucial saves in the shootout, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest as a 'massive win,' highlighting the team's resilience, quality opposition, and the importance of mentality and fighting spirit in securing the three points, which marked their eighth consecutive win in all competitions.
Nottingham Forest will rename the Bridgford Stand at the City Ground to the John Robertson Stand in honor of the club legend who recently passed away, recognizing his significant contributions to the club and football history.
Pep Guardiola expressed a preference for Manchester City to lead the Premier League rather than chase the top spot, highlighting the team's current position and upcoming fixtures, including a match against Nottingham Forest, and emphasizing the importance of taking it step by step. He also paid tribute to Forest legend John Robertson and discussed player development and transfer plans.
John Robertson, a legendary Nottingham Forest winger and two-time European Cup winner, has died at age 72. He was celebrated for his crucial role in Forest's European victories in 1979 and 1980, and was a beloved figure both at Forest and in Scottish football. His family and clubs expressed their grief and admiration for his contributions to the sport.
Tottenham Hotspur's recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest highlighted their poor performance this season, with issues in creativity, individual errors, and squad depth, and coach Thomas Frank emphasizes that improvements will take time and there are no quick fixes.
Nottingham Forest, struggling in the Premier League and facing relegation, has appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager until 2027 to restore stability and confidence after a series of managerial changes and poor results, with hopes that his leadership can turn around their season.
Nottingham Forest fired manager Ange Postecoglou just 39 days after hiring him, following a 0-3 loss to Chelsea, marking a sudden and abrupt end to his short tenure.
Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager after just 39 days, making him the shortest-serving permanent Premier League manager, due to poor results, squad issues, and a mismatch between his playing style and the club's needs, leading to a search for a new manager.
Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager after just 39 days, making his tenure the shortest in Premier League history, due to poor results and team performance, with the club already considering potential replacements like Marco Silva and Sean Dyche.