Nottingham Forest have surged to third place in the Premier League after a decisive 3-0 victory over West Ham United, marking their highest league position in 26 years. The match saw goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Ola Aina, with West Ham's Edson Alvarez being sent off, which significantly hampered the visitors' chances. Under new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest have enjoyed a strong start to the season, characterized by a solid defense and a potent counter-attack strategy. This victory is part of a three-match winning streak, building on earlier successes against teams like Liverpool and West Ham, which has fueled talk of potential European competition next season. Meanwhile, Liverpool have taken the top spot in the league following a win over Brighton and Manchester City's loss to Bournemouth, ending City's 32-match unbeaten run. Forest's current form and strategic prowess under Santo are noteworthy as they aim to maintain their position among the league leaders.