In Matchday 21 of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest secured a crucial away win against West Ham United. The home side took an early lead with a own goal by Murillo in the 12th minute. However, Nottingham bounced back with goals from Nicolás Domínguez in the 54th minute and Morgan Gibbs-White from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.
Just before halftime, Callum Hudson-Odoi had a chance to change the game but hit the post, allowing Nottingham Forest to go into the break down 1-0.
Morgan Gibbs-White was the standout performer, contributing a goal and completing 33 successful passes. Nicolás Domínguez also had a remarkable game, scoring once, completing 44 passes, intercepting the ball three times, and attempting four shots on target.
West Ham’s manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Alphonse Areola in goal. The defensive line consisted of Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Oliver Scarles, while the midfield featured Mateus Fernandes, Tomás Soucek, and Lucas Paquetá. Upfront, Jarrod Bowen, Valentín Castellanos, and Crysencio Summerville led the attack.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation. Matz Sels was in goal, with a defense comprising Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Neco Williams. The midfield included Nicolás Domínguez, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi, with Igor Jesus taking the striker position.
The match was officiated by Tony Harrington at Boleyn Ground. In their next fixtures, West Ham will visit Tottenham, while Nottingham Forest will host Arsenal.
With this result, West Ham remains with 14 points, positioned 18th in the league table, while Nottingham Forest climbs to 21 points, sitting in 17th place.
Substitutions for West Ham United
62’ 2T – Lucas Paquetá off for Pablo Felipe, Oliver Scarles off for Ezra Mayers
79’ 2T – Mateus Fernandes off for Freddie Potts
Bookings for West Ham United
15’ 2T – Jean-Clair Todibo (Unsporting behavior), 24’ 2T – Nuno Espírito Santo (Dissent), 48’ 2T – Kyle Walker-Peters (Unsporting behavior), 50’ 2T – Konstantinos Mavropanos (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Nottingham Forest
45’ 2T – Omari Hutchinson off for Dilane Bakwa
91’ 2T – Dilane Bakwa off for Felipe Morato