Overview
- Garner scored the opener and set up Thierno Barry’s late second against his former club at the City Ground.
- The result snapped Everton’s three-game losing run and returned them to the top half, within reach of fifth.
- A makeshift XI reflected injuries and AFCON absences, with Jack Grealish only fit enough for the bench.
- Forest slid to a third straight defeat and remained in relegation danger, with Sean Dyche bemoaning dominance without a cutting edge.
- Garner’s standout display sharpened focus on his contract, which includes a 12‑month extension option Everton are expected to consider as January decisions near.