Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - Premier League RECAP: Hosts bounce back from VAR heartbreak to...
Forest Stuns Villa With Remarkable Comeback
What an incredible night of football we've just witnessed! It might have started off a bit slowly, but wow, did it come to life in the end!
Aston Villa appeared on track to depart the City Ground with a full set of points, thanks to another goal from Jhon Duran.
However, a storm arrived that was even more intense than the one Darragh experienced the previous week.
Chris Wood had a goal canceled after a VAR review, but then Nikola Milenkovic and Anthony Elanga changed the course of the match dramatically.
This means that Forest has climbed ahead of the reigning champions, Manchester City, and secured a position in the Champions League.
Well, I'm going to head out now. Wishing everyone a wonderful evening ahead!
After everything that’s happened, I really need to take a break and unwind.
A Uncommon Late Victory
Nuno Espirito Santo is bringing emotions to Nottingham Forest supporters that they haven't experienced in a long time.
Forest has just achieved their second-ever winning goal in the Premier League during the 90th minute.
The initial occurrence took place in October 1995 when Colin Cooper faced off against Bolton Wanderers.
They’re not likely to forget this anytime soon.
WATCH: Elanga Secures The Victory
Simply pay attention to the sound.
In the 80th minute, Nottingham Forest appeared to be done for; it seemed like they had exhausted all their options.
Suddenly, they sprang to life.
Once they managed to level the score, it seemed like they were eager to secure the victory, and they did so with the help of Elliot Anderson and Anthony Elanga.
Tune in and have a good time, Forest supporters!
Did Villa's UCL Journey Affect Their Game?
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Celebration At The City Ground!
The supporters at the City Ground are enjoying an unforgettable experience.
The Nottingham Forest players are still on the field, singing in celebration.
Ola Aina hangs out longer than anyone else and dances a bit to the music.
I've got to give him credit; he really knows how to dance.
This seems like a significant victory.
Securing a comeback victory against a formidable Aston Villa team, following last week's triumph at Old Trafford, is truly an impressive feat.
This Forest side continues to progress; Nuno Espirito Santo has truly changed the dynamics of the team.
A fantastic evening in the East Midlands once again.
Nottingham Forest Tops Aston Villa 2-1
Aston Villa's time is up.
John McGinn fires the ball high over the goal, and that wraps up the night’s events.
All four stands come alive as they witness Nottingham Forest soar past Manchester City to take the fourth spot.
What an amazing revival!
The sound within the City Ground is overwhelming.
Nottingham Forest seemed to be in a tough spot, but they have managed to stage an incredible comeback.
It seems they're poised to make a return to the top four!
Nottingham Forest Edges Aston Villa 2-1
Nottingham Forest pulled off an impressive comeback, with Anthony Elanga coming off the bench to play a crucial role in the victory.
Forrest gains possession of the ball deep in the opponent's territory, as Matty Cash gets pushed off it far too simply.
He appeals for a foul, but the game keeps going as Elliot Anderson passes the ball to Elanga, who then scores with a sliding finish.
The City Ground comes alive with excitement.
VAR certainly affects the duration of stoppage time, especially when they take a long time to reach their decisions.
We've got an extra seven minutes on the clock because of that. Not that I'm really upset about it...
Nottingham Forest Falls 0-1 To Aston Villa
Introducing the champion of the week!
Ross Barkley joins the game following his decisive goal in the Champions League match on Wednesday.
He is set to replace Boubacar Kamara.
Nottingham Forest Draws 1-1 With Aston Villa
There's no denying Nottingham Forest's impact!
This one definitely matters, and Nikola Milenkovic comes through again, scoring his second goal in just a week.
Morgan Gibbs-White sends a cross to the far post, allowing Milkeovic to score with a header.
Following his impressive saves earlier, Emi Martinez is likely feeling let down that he wasn't able to stop that shot.
He managed to get both hands on the ball but couldn't hold onto it and it slipped away.
VAR: No Goal For Nottingham Forest!
After a brief review, the VAR team has reached their decision.
The target has been set, and it seems somewhat severe. Small details can truly alter the outcome.
The fans at the City Ground are loudly chanting, "The Premier League is totally corrupt."
This suggests they aren't feeling particularly content...
Hold on a second.
Anthony Elanga might be in a legal position, and VAR is about to review it.
It's quite a wait, so get ready for a lengthy process. This verification might take some time.
Nottingham Forest Draws With Aston Villa 1-1
It had to be Chris Wood, of all people!
A talented goalscorer can't be held back for long, and Wood has made his mark now.
Morgan Gibbs-White passes the ball to Anthony Elanga, who then sets it up for Wood to easily score.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Aston Villa: Key Moment
Can you believe it? That's right, Emi Martinez has pulled off yet another fantastic save.
This one is quite simple, as he gathers Morgan Gibbs-White's high header.
It never seemed to pose any serious challenge for the Argentine.
Aston Villa Edges Nottingham Forest 1-0
Nottingham Forest needs to shake things up; this match has become somewhat predictable.
As I type this, Anthony Elanga is being substituted in for Nicolas Dominguez with the clock winding down.
Is he capable of bringing about change?
"Nottingham Forest Falls 0-1 To Aston Villa"
Jhon Duran has completed his tasks.
As he makes his way off the field, he gives a wave to the Aston Villa supporters, but he doesn't seem pleased about being substituted.
Ollie Watkins comes on to take his place, while Youri Tielemans is substituted for Andre Onana.
Aston Villa Edges Nottingham Forest 1-0
John McGinn finds humor in the way Ola Aina is clinging onto him.
He chooses to give the Forest man a ride on his back, and he enjoys it immensely.
It seemed that Aina wasn't keen on getting off.
Nottingham Forest Vs. Aston Villa: 0-1 Loss
Our first reservation of the afternoon has just come in.
The goal is credited to Jhoin Duran for obstructing Matz Sels while he quickly moves to take a goal kick.
It was one of those silly challenges, but Sels really took it to another level with his over-the-top reactions.
Nottingham Forest Falls Short Against Aston Villa
Nuno Espirito Santo looks towards the sidelines.
Murillo and Ryan Yates are both drawn into the game by the Portuguese manager as his team searches for a way to level the score.
Jota Silva and Morato are the duo relied upon to support the initiative.
Aston Villa Edges Nottingham Forest 1-0
Nottingham Forest has shown a great ability to bounce back after falling behind.
They are calling for a penalty after Callum Hudson-Odoi falls in the box, but the referee isn't signaling for one.
Morgan Gibbs-White attempts a shot that sails over the crossbar. Things are getting exciting now.
Great Save! Nottingham Forest 0-1 Aston Villa
Emi Martinez is performing exceptionally well today.
It seems unlikely that he’ll be defeated, as he makes another brilliant save to prevent Neco Williams from scoring.
It will require something truly remarkable to overcome him.
Aston Villa Edges Nottingham Forest 1-0
That's an impressive achievement from Jhon Duran at a critical moment.
Aston Villa believed they had fallen behind at one end of the field, only to quickly move up the other side and find the net.
Absolutely amazing, this game has truly come alive.
Nottingham Forest Falls To Aston Villa 0-1
He's managed to pull it off once more!
Jhon Duran hasn't really stood out for most of the match, but he delivers exactly when Aston Villa needs him the most.
John McGinn swiftly sends the ball into the penalty box, and Duran manages to get his head on it, sending it over Matz Sels.
He just can’t seem to stop finding the back of the net.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
Those few seconds were really odd.
Right after Emi Martinez made that save, every player on the field came to a halt.
It felt quite strange.
Incredible Save: Nottingham Forest Vs. Aston Villa 0-0
Nicolas Dominguez believes he has found the back of the net, and the crowd at City Ground shares his excitement. However, in an instant, all the players come to a halt.
The replay reveals that Emi Martinez pulls off what could be considered the save of the season, stopping Dominguez's shot right at the goal line.
I'm not sure how he manages to reach that so fast, but wow, his goalkeeping is truly impressive.
You won’t find anything better than this all season.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Wow, Neco Williams takes a shot from 30 yards out but it goes just past the goal.
It's an incredible shot; he really puts a lot of force into it, but unfortunately, it just goes wide of the goal at the last moment.
That would have been quite an achievement.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
Jhon Duran is simply being his usual self; there's nothing surprising going on.
The forward completely fails to connect with the ball as it arrives from a corner kick.
Just when it seems like the opportunity has slipped away, he executes an amazing overhead kick.
It's an impressive attempt that nearly makes it over the bar. What a close call!
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Nottingham Forest hasn't found their rhythm in this second half.
Aston Villa is dominating possession of the ball, and once more they earn a corner after Matty Cash's cross is deflected away.
The tension is mounting.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
The Villa supporters behind the goal let out a collective gasp as a corner kick threatens to create problems for Nottingham Forest.
However, Diego Carlos struggles to make solid contact with the ball, allowing Forest to attempt a counterattack.
John McGinn commits a foul but manages to escape receiving a yellow card.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
A tense atmosphere fills the City Ground as Aston Villa kicks off the second half with a strong performance.
Unai Emery must have given them a serious talking-to during halftime because they appear to be a completely different team now.
"Rogers Still Complaining About The Ref"
By Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Second Half: Nottingham Forest Vs Aston Villa 0-0
The teams have returned to the City Ground.
Morgan Rogers heads straight to the referee to discuss the penalty appeals made during the first half.
He emphasizes his argument for some time before the game resumes.
Jamie Redknapp, a past midfielder for Liverpool, spoke on Sky Sports:
These two teams are really complicating things for me during this 15-minute window.
Usually, I keep you engaged with highlights and discussions from the most exciting moments of the game.
Actually, there aren't any.
Having discussed Morgan Rogers, I’ve exhausted my points. This really highlights how little has taken place.
Did Villa Deserve A Penalty?
I’ll go ahead and respond to my own inquiry: Absolutely, they should have.
Morgan Rogers had a valid reason to feel frustrated about not being awarded a penalty when Elliot Anderson brought him down.
The Forest midfielder grasped his arm firmly for several seconds while they were in the box. It wasn't merely a light pull.
I'm not sure how he managed to escape that situation. The forest community definitely had a stroke of luck.
Half-Time: Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa 0-0
The referee signals with his whistle, marking the end of the first half.
The game started off slowly, but fortunately, we eventually saw some exciting moments.
Both teams have had their highlights, but I think neither has performed well enough to earn a spot in the next round.
Here’s to hoping the second half brings us more excitement.
There will be an additional three minutes played at the City Ground.
It's unfortunate that the first half is drawing to a close just as the game is starting to pick up pace.
It took some time, but I'm really liking it now.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Matz Sels is making his first appearance in the game.
He crouches down to block Matty Cash’s shot but is unable to deflect the ball away from the goal.
He’s fortunate to have Nikola Milenkovic right by his side, providing support to his goalkeeper.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
The dynamic of the game has undoubtedly changed at this point.
Aston Villa is dominating right now, and once again, Morgan Rogers is orchestrating the play.
He takes a shot from far away, but it gets stopped. However, Villa presses forward once more.
A significant improvement from Villa.
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End Drawn 0-0
Almost ready for the big debut!
Aston Villa appears to have weathered the tension and has just created the biggest opportunity of the game.
Ezri Konsa connects with a free-kick and directs a header towards the far corner. It’s an impressive attempt, but unfortunately, it grazes the outside of the post.
So close, yet still a bit too far away.
"Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw"
Morgan Rogers is on the ground, shouting for a penalty after being brought down by Elliot Anderson's pressure.
It seems that the Forest player pulls on Rogers' shirt, but the referee dismisses the protests.
In my opinion, Rogers has a solid argument, but VAR does not.
Missed Opportunities: Nottingham Forest Vs. Aston Villa
Wow, Elliot Anderson really knows how to dribble, doesn’t he?
He weaves around a few opponents and earns a corner after his shot takes a deflection and goes off target.
From now on, I’ll refer to him as Twinkle Toes.
Nikola Milenkovic nearly scores from a corner kick, managing to get an unmarked header inside the box.
He could have performed better, but his attempt goes just past the target.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Share Draw
Nottingham Forest is certainly beginning to gain momentum, and it’s great to witness this progress.
The supporters are vocalizing their excitement and stirring up some energy. It seems we've finally got an engaging match to enjoy.
Missed Opportunities: Nottingham Forest Vs. Villa
Now that’s more like it!
Nottingham Forest is making a strong attempt as Murillo passes the ball to Neco Williams, sending him down the left side.
The full-back sprints towards the penalty area and then sends the ball to the far post, where Chris Wood is waiting.
Wood attempts to head the ball back towards the goal, but Nicolas Dominguez doesn't react in time to reach it.
An excellent small opportunity that hasn't been seized yet.
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
The City Ground is urging Nottingham Forest to increase their speed and urgency.
The home team has possession but their speed of play is really sluggish. They're not generating any scoring opportunities.
Aston Villa appears content to absorb the minimal pressure they’re facing.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Play To Draw
Once again, we've witnessed a disappointing attempt on goal, and this time it comes from Ryan Yates.
The Nottingham Forest captain believes he has a shot from far away, but he sends the ball way over the goal.
Mixed reactions arise from the visiting fans as the ball comes to a stop in their section.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
LATEST NEWS: Aston Villa has taken a shot!
I won't make a big deal out of it, but Jhon Duran just blasted one straight into the top of the stadium.
That pretty much captures the essence of this game.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
I just finished watching the Liverpool game, which was packed with excitement the whole time, and now I'm here.
The audience has lost all energy because there's been no excitement, and it's difficult to hold them accountable for that.
"Forests Must Embrace Greater Ambition"
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Draw
We've made an attempt, but it hasn't gone very well.
Nikola Milenkovic attempts a header aimed at the goal, but it sails high overhead before landing safely in Emi Martinez's hands.
It's not a great opportunity, but it's a start.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa End In Stalemate
If you’ve seen the reports about Manchester United’s victory against Plzen on Thursday, you’ll realize that I have a tendency to complain.
If both teams don’t begin to generate some opportunities, I’m going to start complaining about the game.
Well, in a way, I already am.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Wow, that's a tough situation.
Jhon Duran collapses to the ground after receiving a kick to the shin from Nikola Milenkovic.
It seems like a tough hit, yet Duran stands up as if nothing has happened.
You don't come across that too frequently these days.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
So far, we've seen a story unfold about two crosses. That's essentially the extent of the events that have taken place.
Lucas Digne sends a high ball into the box, but Matz Sels catches it effortlessly.
Here’s to hoping we get some opportunities coming our way shortly!
“Exciting Showdown: Gibbs-White Vs. Kamara”
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Nottingham Forest has made a strong start.
The home team is controlling the majority of possession, and within just four minutes, they make an attempt to find Chris Wood in the penalty area.
I’m saying it’s a strategy that has proven effective throughout the entire season.
Neco Williams sends a cross toward Wood, but Emi Martinez makes a good play to secure the ball.
Nottingham Forest And Aston Villa Draw 0-0
Wow, it's incredibly noisy at the City Ground.
The Nottingham Forest supporters cheer loudly as the match begins.
The vibe here is always fantastic.
I really enjoy reporting on Nottingham Forest's home games.
The reason I mention this is that they blast incredible techno music when the teams enter the arena.
The players have taken the field, and the music continues to play. That means I'll be grooving in my seat until it stops.
Here's a little secret: I really don’t want that to happen. Why can't they keep the music playing, even after the game has kicked off?
I really hope they can.
The wait is nearly finished.
After all the excitement we had during the 3 PM matches, I’m eager for this game to start.
A victory for Aston Villa could propel them into the top four, a feat that seemed impossible just a few weeks back.
However, Nottingham Forest could also achieve this if they secure the three points.
What a peculiar league we have in this country, and I truly adore it!
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Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
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Tom Collomosse Discusses Villa's Key Players
Written by Tom Collomosse at the City Ground
Emery's Players Aim To Break Drought
The City Ground hasn't been a lucky place for the visiting teams, as they haven’t won in their last four Premier League matches here. In reality, their last victory dates back almost 30 years to January 1995.
After a shaky start in the fall, Emery's team has bounced back with two wins in the league and a European victory earlier this week, boosting their morale as they prepare for tonight's match. There's no better moment than now!
"Feeling Dramatic Late At Night?"
The competition is becoming more intense at the top, as Liverpool trails Anfield for the second time against Fulham. Meanwhile, Arsenal remains tied with Everton, adding to the excitement of the upcoming match we're keeping an eye on.
Stay tuned to Mail Sport's live updates for all the 3pm matches, presented by Harry Bamforth before he shifts to the main event later on - just scroll down for details...
"Tom Collomosse: Nuno, A Man Of Few Words"
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Villains Among Us
There's less than an hour left until the game starts, and Emery and his team are already in place.
Tom Collomosse: Mail Sport At City Ground
Written by Tom Collomosse at The City Ground
Here's his initial update from chilly Nottingham.
TEAM NEWS: Nuno Vs. Unai Emery's Lineups
Greetings and welcome to Mail Sport's live updates of the last game of this Premier League Saturday, where Nottingham Forest takes on Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Both teams head into the match with a huge motivation. They're tied in points, and the team that wins (if we have a clear victor) might temporarily secure a spot in the Champions League.
Stay tuned as we provide you with all the latest team updates, preparations, and additional information leading up to the match.
