Forest grow into true Top 4 contenders

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There is something satisfyingly retro about Nottingham Forest's pursuit of Uefa Champions League qualification and not just because they are trying to re-create the glory days of the late 1970s. In an age when possession and high pressing have become mantras for many Premier League managers, Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo is bucking the trend in spectacular fashion. While some sides are easier on the eye, efficiency is Espirito Santo's watchword. In their 28 league games, Forest average 39.4% possession – the lowest of the 20 clubs. They have made 9 355 passes, the lowest total in the top flight. But they have scored 45 goals, conceded just 33 and have 51 points and with 68.6 the average amount of points required to finish fourth in the last five Premier…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-14

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