Liverpool and Forest are competing strongly in the title race.
Liverpool and Forest are competing strongly in the title race. Nuno Espirito Santo has led Nottingham Forest to secure third place in the Premier League. When Nottingham Forest hosts Liverpool at the City Ground next week, it will be a top-of-the-table clash that few could have envisioned back in August. Nuno Espirito Santo's side trails the league leaders by six points following a commanding 3-0 victory over Wolves on Monday. A win against Liverpool on Tuesday, January 14 — a team they already defeated at Anfield earlier this season — could only heighten the buzz around their title ambitions. From narrowly avoiding relegation last season, finishing 17th amidst financial penalties and boardroom turmoil, Nuno has orchestrated a remarkable transformation. Discussions about Forest's title credentials have only recently gained traction, reflecting the stability Nuno has brought and his knack for tempering even the loftiest praise. Despite Forest sitting third, level on points with...