Nottingham Forest Defeat Tottenham to Climb to Third in Premier League
Anthony Elanga's decisive goal highlights Forest's resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo as Spurs' struggles deepen.
- Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, moving up to third in the Premier League with 34 points after 18 games.
- Anthony Elanga scored the only goal in the first half, finishing a counter-attack initiated by Morgan Gibbs-White's precise pass.
- Tottenham dominated possession with 70% but struggled to convert opportunities, with Brennan Johnson and Son Heung-min denied by Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.
- Former Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo has led Forest to four consecutive league wins, marking their best top-flight run since 1995.
- Tottenham, now 11th with 23 points, suffered their fourth defeat in five games, with Djed Spence sent off late and injuries compounding their defensive woes.