N Forest 1 – 0 Tottenham

Anthony Elanga scored the one objective as Nottingham Forest secured victory at residence to Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day.

Nuno Espirito Santo has returned to hang-out his outdated crew, along with his present facet now climbing to 3rd within the Premier League because of Elanga’s first-half opener which ended their common counter-attacking menace.

In the meantime, Tottenham’s distress following their 6-3 defeat to Liverpool final weekend has solely been compounded by this journey to the East Midlands, as Ange Postecoglou’s males proceed to reside within the backside half of the desk after one other lackluster outing.

Brennan Johnson, who acquired a hostile reception on his return to the Metropolis Floor, went shut for the guests however noticed his well-struck effort saved by diving Matz Sels.

Tottenham began the match nicely – with Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son trying energetic – however got here out flat after the restart and altered little for the remainder of the match.

It was one other afternoon to neglect for Postecoglou and his crew, as he watched from the sidelines, head in palms, Djed Spence’s late pink card towards his former crew.

Whereas for Forest it was one other day of celebration. That is now 4 straight wins they usually present no indicators of slowing down.

Elanga: We exploited Tottenham’s recreation

Nottingham Forest Earlier than Anthony Elanga speak to Amazon:

“Groups can have the ball as a lot as they need, nevertheless it’s about who wins the sport.

“The supervisor is all the time capable of adapt and we did it brilliantly.

“There was house on the again. There was numerous house within the recreation, that is how Tottenham play – with the excessive line.”

Mountain Man Murillo

Aerial sports activities Patrick Rowe:

Forest bought all three factors and the clear sheet to go along with it towards Tottenham – however they could not have accomplished it with out Murillo.

As Postecoglou rightly identified, his crew possessed a menace within the remaining third however in the end have been unable to capitalize on it. And that is due to Forest Mountain within the again.

His remaining figures stand at 9 clearances, three blocked photographs, three tackles and 5 duels gained.

When there was room, he closed it. When there was a ball to be gained, there was no competitors.

The house crowd serenaded him all through the match. He’s a fan favourite and it’s clear why, the partnership shaped with Nikola Milenkovic is the inspiration on which this historic season is being constructed for the membership.

Nuno: Our protection is particular

Nottingham Forest chief Nuno Holy Spirit:

“It was a great efficiency. We have talked earlier than about how good this Spurs crew is. They rating numerous targets and the best way we began was good and courageous.

“We got here out nicely and within the second half we began higher. Within the remaining moments it was about defending and believing. The gamers’ dedication to avoiding hazard was good. The middle of protection is large for us .It’s actually particular.”

Postecoglou: One other disappointing defeat

Tottenham chief Ange Postecoglou:

“Disappointing nevertheless it was a detailed recreation. We had possibilities to attain one thing. Disappointing objective however other than that the boys labored laborious.

“We created some good ones and weren’t capable of capitalize. Keeper made some good saves to maintain them within the recreation.”

From dangerous to worse for Tottenham

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“It was his ankle and he stated he could not proceed. We’ll must see,” Postecoglou stated after Radu Dragusin was pressured to retire within the defeat to Forest.

After the quick damage replace and emphasizing how “disappointing” it was to depart the Metropolis Floor empty-handed, Postecoglou was not seen within the press room.

It took simply 150 seconds for the Tottenham boss to stroll out of the constructing and it was clear he did not really feel like answering many questions.

An damage to the one acknowledged centre-back remaining within the match day squad, a pink card for Spence who had proven promise within the final three outings and his crew nonetheless within the backside half.

Tottenham’s state of affairs is deteriorating daily and the subsequent match towards Wolves, which takes place in simply three days, appears to be a must-win recreation.

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