Everton's Late Winner Stuns Nottingham Forest, Threatening Champions League Hopes
A defensive lapse by Murillo in stoppage time handed Everton a 1-0 victory, ending Forest's nine-game home unbeaten run and intensifying pressure on their top-five finish.
- Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton at the City Ground, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring in the 94th minute after a costly error by Murillo.
- The loss marked Forest's first home defeat since November, snapping a nine-game unbeaten streak and raising concerns about their form at a critical juncture in the season.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed disappointment in the team's performance and emphasized the need for improvement to secure Champions League qualification, which remains within their control.
- Everton capitalized on Forest's tactical rigidity and defensive mistakes, with Dwight McNeil playing a key role in creating the decisive goal for Doucoure.
- Forest's lead over sixth place could shrink further as rivals Chelsea and Newcastle have games in hand, adding urgency to their remaining fixtures in the race for European competition.
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