The Premier League title race revealed a wrinkle in East London— and it might be the most decisive one to date. A man once associated with Manchester City’s fellow challengers gave his old employers a helping hand, and the stress of the schedule could curb their ambition for good. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Two of the in-form Premier League clubs clashed in East London on Tuesday evening, trying to push for key positions in the table as the business end of the campaign approaches. The result would leave neither camp completely satisfied, but both have come closer to their objectives. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Whilst Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson made creative combinations in the halfspaces, Brentford’s new boss looked lost in the woods. Three goals before half-time settled the score, before Nottingham Forest showed mercy. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Although both Nottingham Forest and Brentford finished in the Premier League’s top ten last year, […]
As the race to finish in the top five concluded, City Ground set the stage for a straight shootout between two contenders. This ‘winner takes all’ affair would be the cagey clash that was touted on paper, but there would be no fairytale ending for the unfancied Forest at the final whistle. Tactical analysis and […]
Nottingham Forest did not grace this coveted contest on the hallowed Wembley turf thanks to the magic of the cup. They have caught the former Premier League champions— and the rest of the elite in England— off guard, robbing the rich to leave them with the hollow carcass of high possession counts without penetration. But […]
Former Manchester United man Anthony Elanga scored the decisive goal early on here with a superb counter-attacking solo effort. Forest defended astutely, although United created chances with their width-focused approach in the second half. Ultimately though, United were not able to convert their chances to equalize. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Nottingham Forest […]
Nottingham Forest started this game with a plan of midfield domination and were able to achieve this for a while. As the game went on though, Brighton took more possession, and the Forest attacking threat became more transitional. By the end, Forest were holding on, but were able to eventually prevail on penalties. Tactical analysis […]
Nottingham Forest demonstrated why they have been able to surprise the Premier League this season, as their well-organized defensive scheme was able to limit Manchester City’s attack here. The performance was rounded off by a late moment of quality from Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi, earning them a crucial win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Six points separate the two teams behind the league leaders. No one would have foreseen such a state of affairs at the start of a season that is replete with regret for the latest visitors to the City Ground. This disappointing draw only confirmed fears that fans have accepted at Arsenal. Tactical analysis and match […]
Bournemouth smashed five goals past Forest in the encounter of this season’s Premier League overachievers at the Vitality. A hat-trick from Dango Ouattara and goals from Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo sank Forest as the home side romped to a massive 5-0 win. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It doesn’t get any […]