Nottingham Forest Keeps Champions League Hope Alive with Win over West Ham

Nottingham Forest secured a crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham United, keeping their hopes alive for a top-five Premier League finish and a potential Champions League spot with one game remaining. Goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic propelled Forest to within one point of the Champions League places, setting up a decisive final match against Chelsea at the City Ground. The victory was emotionally dedicated to teammate Taiwo Awoniyi, who is recovering from serious abdominal surgery after a recent injury. Despite the challenge of maintaining focus amid Awoniyi's condition, head coach Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the team's determination to fight until the end and regroup after recent setbacks. West Ham, meanwhile, remain a tough opponent under Graham Potter, with key players like Jarrod Bowen leading their line and several veterans set to depart after the season. Both teams approached the match with strong lineups, reflecting the high stakes and intensity of the final Premier League fixtures.