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Chris Wood's Goal Secures Nottingham Forest's First Home Win Over Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest climbed to eighth in the Premier League as Chris Wood's strike capitalized on a Crystal Palace goalkeeper error.

  • Chris Wood scored the decisive goal for Nottingham Forest, bringing them their first home victory of the season at the City Ground.
  • Dean Henderson, Crystal Palace's goalkeeper and former Forest player, mishandled Wood's 20-yard shot, allowing it to slip past him.
  • Nottingham Forest's win moves them to eighth place in the Premier League, while Crystal Palace remains in the relegation zone without a win this season.
  • Despite several chances, including hitting the woodwork, Crystal Palace struggled to convert opportunities against Forest's solid defense.
  • Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo was absent due to a touchline ban, with the team also missing key players through suspension.
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