Nottingham Forest secured a crucial victory over Manchester City at the City Ground this past weekend.
The match featured two of the Premier League’s top-four teams, but it was Forest who held their nerve to claim three massive points in front of their home crowd.
With just seven minutes remaining, Callum Hudson-Odoi netted the decisive goal. The winger, who joined Forest for just £3 million, may have scored one of the most valuable goals of the season.
While Ola Aina received praise for his performance, this was truly a collective effort, with every Forest player stepping up. Meanwhile, manager Nuno Espirito Santo orchestrated a tactical masterclass against Pep Guardiola.
Robbie Mustoe Highlights Nuno Espirito Santo’s Unique Tactical Approach
It was a memorable day for Forest fans, one they won’t soon forget.
Though Manchester City may not be as dominant as in previous seasons, they remain a squad filled with world-class talent. However, Forest executed their game plan flawlessly—waiting patiently for opportunities and striking with precision late in the match.
Pundit Robbie Mustoe was particularly impressed with Espirito Santo’s tactical adjustments, admitting he was left stunned by an innovative approach he had never seen before.
Speaking on The 2 Robbies Podcast, Mustoe remarked:
“Nuno tweaks more than people realize. Dominguez, typically a central midfielder, played wide on the right when out of possession. Morgan Gibbs-White, who usually operates as a No. 10, dropped much deeper. I’ve never seen that before, and I thought, ‘Wow, that’s different.’ He mixed it up, and today it paid off.”
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