Overview

• Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a decisive last-minute goal for Everton, sealing a 1-0 victory at the City Ground.
• The loss significantly hampers Nottingham Forest’s ambitions for Champions League qualification, with their lead over sixth place now at risk of narrowing further.
• Forest suffered their first home defeat since November, following a disappointing display marked by defensive errors and sluggish transitions.
• Everton, under David Moyes, capitalized on Forest’s midfield mistake late in the game, continuing their resurgence with their first win since mid-February.
• The match added to concerns over the Premier League’s quality of play, with a scrappy and lackluster first half reflecting broader criticisms of the league.