Nottingham Forest Tops Tottenham 2-1, Climbs to Third in Premier League

Nottingham Forest climbed to third in the Premier League after a crucial 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, with early goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood, the latter scoring his 19th league goal of the season. Forest's strategy of scoring first—now achieved in a league-high 24 games—proved effective, allowing them to defend deeply and rely on counter-attacks despite Tottenham dominating much of the match. Tottenham, although controlling possession and creating multiple chances, could only manage a late consolation goal from Richarlison. The win marked Forest's first league double over Tottenham since the 1996-97 season and boosted their Champions League qualification hopes. Meanwhile, Tottenham's poor league form continued, with only 18 points earned since November and increased pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Forest's resilience and strategic gameplay were key in securing the victory and maintaining their upward momentum in the standings.