N Forest 1 – 0 Tottenham

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

Nuno Espirito Santo got here again to hang-out his former facet along with his present group now climbing into third place within the Premier League because of Elanga’s first-half opener, which capped off their common risk on the counter.

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

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

Tottenham began the sport effectively – with Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son wanting vigorous – however got here out flat after the restart and little modified for the remainder of the sport.

It was one other afternoon to overlook for Postecoglou and his group, as he watched on from the sidelines along with his head in his fingers following Djed Spence’s late crimson card towards his former group.

Whereas for Forest, it was one other day to have fun. It’s now 4 wins on the bounce and they’re exhibiting no indicators of slowing down of their push for European soccer.

Elanga: We exploited how Tottenham play

Nottingham Forest ahead Anthony Elanga talking to Amazon:

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

“The supervisor is all the time capable of alter and now we have completed that brilliantly.

“There was area in behind. There was a great deal of area within the sport, that’s how Tottenham play – with the excessive line.”

Man mountain Murillo

Sky Sports activities’ Patrick Rowe:

Forest secured all three factors and the clear sheet to go alongside it towards Tottenham – however they might not have completed it with out Murillo.

As Postecoglou rightly identified, his facet possessed a risk within the last third however finally couldn’t capitalise on it. And that’s due to Forest’s man mountain on the again.

His last figures got here in at 9 clearances, three blocked pictures, three tackles and 5 duels gained.

When there was area, he would shut it. When there was a ball to be gained, there was no contest.

The house crowd serenaded him all through everything of the sport. He’s a fan favorite and it’s clear to see why, the partnership forming with Nikola Milenkovic is the muse that this historic season for the membership is being constructed upon.

Nuno: Our defence is particular

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo:

“It was an excellent efficiency. We spoke earlier than about high quality on this Spurs group. They rating loads of targets and the way in which we began was good and courageous.

“We bought out effectively and within the second half we began higher. Within the last moments it was about defending and perception. The dedication of the gamers to keep away from hazard was good. The centre of defence is big for us. It’s actually particular.”

Postecoglou: Disappointing loss once more

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou:

“Disappointing but it surely was a decent sport. We had probabilities to get one thing. Disappointing aim however apart from that, the boys labored exhausting.

“We created some good ones and weren’t capable of capitalise. Keeper pulled off some good saves to maintain them within the sport.”

Dangerous to worse for Tottenham

Sky Sports activities’ Patrick Rowe

“It was his ankle and he stated he couldn’t proceed. We must see,” stated Postecoglou after Radu Dragusin was pressured off within the loss to Forest.

After the quick harm replace and outlining how “disappointing” it was to stroll away from the Metropolis Floor empty handed, Postecoglou was nowhere to be seen within the press room.

It took simply 150 seconds for the Tottenham boss to exit the constructing and it was clear to see he was not eager on answering many questions.

An harm to the one recognised centre-back left within the match-day squad, a crimson card for Spence who had proven promise throughout the final three outings and his facet nonetheless dwelling within the backside half.

The scenario for Tottenham is rising bleaker by the day and the upcoming fixture towards Wolves, which is simply three days away, appears like a must-win sport.

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