Ivan Toney Returns from Ban, Scores in Brentford's 3-2 Win Over Nottingham Forest
Brentford ends losing streak, moving up to 14th in Premier League standings, while Forest drops to 16th.
- Ivan Toney, Brentford's star striker, scored 19 minutes into his return from an eight-month ban for betting offences, helping Brentford end a five-match losing streak with a 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest.
- Toney's goal, a stunning free kick, equalised the score after Forest midfielder Danilo's third-minute volley.
- Brentford went ahead twice in the second half with goals from Ben Mee and Neal Maupay, despite Forest's Chris Wood levelling the score in the 65th minute.
- The win moved Brentford up to 14th place, six points clear of the relegation zone, with Forest dropping to 16th.
- Despite missing six players who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations and others due to injuries, Forest had come off back-to-back wins against Manchester United and Newcastle.