Everton Stuns Forest, Tightens Champions League Race

Nottingham Forest's aspirations for Champions League qualification took a significant hit following a 1-0 defeat to Everton at the City Ground, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring a dramatic 94th-minute winner. The match, which seemed destined for a draw, turned in Everton's favor after Dwight McNeil capitalized on a Forest error to assist Doucoure's goal. Forest, who remain in third place, now face increased pressure as their lead over Chelsea in sixth place is reduced to four points, with Chelsea having a game in hand. Despite Forest's strong home record this season, they were outperformed by Everton, who managed a deserved victory. The result marks Forest's second consecutive Premier League loss, intensifying the competition for a top-five finish as other contenders like Manchester City and Aston Villa also secured wins. The defeat underscores Forest's recent struggles and raises the stakes for their upcoming match against Tottenham.