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Nottingham Forest Defy Odds in Champions League Race as Ipswich Fight for Survival

Posted : 13 March 2025

Nottingham Forest's unexpected push for Champions League qualification evokes memories of their glory days in the late 1970s. Under Nuno Espirito Santo, they have adopted an unconventional approach, defying modern football trends of high possession and pressing.

 

 Despite averaging the lowest possession in the Premier League at 39.4% and recording the fewest passes, their efficiency has been remarkable, scoring 45 goals while conceding just 33. With 51 points from 28 matches, Forest is within reach of a top-four finish, needing to maintain their momentum over the final stretch of the season.

 

Their next challenge comes against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town, where a victory would solidify their third-place standing and further dispel doubts about their sustainability. Forest's defensive solidity and counter-attacking efficiency have been key to their success, as demonstrated by their recent stalemate against Arsenal and a narrow victory over Manchester City.

 

Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga, and Callum Hudson-Odoi have excelled in launching quick transitions, supplying striker Chris Wood, who has emerged as a crucial figure with 18 league goals. Ipswich, desperate to avoid relegation, must find a way to contain Wood to keep their survival hopes alive.

 

Elsewhere in the Premier League, the battle for European qualification remains intense, with Chelsea, Fulham, Brighton, and Bournemouth all chasing a top-five finish, which is likely to secure Champions League football next season. Arsenal, currently second, have a chance to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top when they face fourth-placed Chelsea on Sunday.

 

 Meanwhile, Wolves will look to distance themselves from the relegation battle with a winnable clash against Southampton, while Brighton travel to Manchester City, and Bournemouth host Brentford in a crucial weekend of fixtures.

 

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