Overview

• Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Everton at the City Ground, with Abdoulaye Doucouré scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time after a costly error by Murillo.
• The defeat marks Forest's second consecutive loss, following a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, and their first home loss since November 2024.
• Manager Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged the team's poor performance but emphasized that Champions League qualification remains within their control with six matches left.
• Everton's physical and counter-attacking strategy proved effective, as they disrupted Forest's rhythm and capitalized on defensive lapses to secure victory.
• Forest now sit four points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand, adding pressure to their remaining fixtures in the season's decisive stretch.