+19 | Please play responsibly | T&C's Apply | Commercial Content  | Publishing Principles
Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest news

Nottingham Forest Crystal Palace Europe 2025-26

No regrets? Final-bound Palace give Forest food for thought

Crystal Palace lined up a first European campaign on the back of their historic FA Cup win in 2025 and are now bound for the Conference League final. That is not the competition that they expected to grace, but a protracted qualification squabble with Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest delivered a change of plans. Ex-Eagles star Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why there should not be any regrets in south London or the East Midlands.

Crystal PalaceExclusive
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Forest boss fuels Anderson transfer optimism for Man Utd & City

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has conceded that the club may struggle to retain Elliot Anderson this summer following another standout performance against Manchester United. The 23-year-old England international is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between United and Manchester City after flourishing at the City Ground.

TransfersE. Anderson
Sunderland v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Forest boss demands PGMOL meeting for handball rule clarity after Cunha goal

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has called for an urgent meeting with the PGMOL to address "doubts" surrounding the handball rule following a controversial afternoon at Old Trafford. The Portuguese coach was left fuming after Matheus Cunha scored Manchester United's second goal in a 3-2 win against his Forest side, despite strong suggestions of a handball from Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up.

V. PereiraM. Cunha
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

VAR 'shocker'! Neville baffled by ‘ridiculous’ handball call

Manchester United's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest was ignited by a moment of pure VAR chaos that left Gary Neville and fans alike in a state of disbelief. Despite an apparent handball in the build-up, Matheus Cunha was awarded a crucial goal that restored the Red Devils' lead, sparking a fierce debate over the consistency of officiating in the top flight.

Manchester UnitedM. Cunha
Brennan Johnson Crystal Palace 2025-26

‘His club’ - Could £35m Johnson go ‘home’ to Forest from Palace?

Brennan Johnson only joined Crystal Palace in a club-record £35 million ($47m) deal during the January transfer window of 2026, but could the Wales international go “home” to Nottingham Forest over the summer? Former Eagles striker Clinton Morrison doubts that a deal will be done, but has told GOAL why nothing can be ruled out as changes on and off the field are lined up at Selhurst Park.

B. JohnsonExclusive
Fernandes - Rice - Gibbs-White

Eight nominees for PL Player of the Season revealed

The Premier League has officially unveiled the eight-man shortlist for the 2025-26 Player of the Season award, including England World Cup squad hopeful Morgan Gibbs-White. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Arsenal talisman Declan Rice are also in the running for the prestigious prize as the campaign nears its conclusion.

Premier LeagueB. Fernandes
Murillo Micky van de Ven 2025-26

Murillo & Van de Ven: Will Liverpool sign two centre-halves?

Liverpool are in the market for defensive reinforcements, with Glen Johnson telling GOAL why raids on Nottingham Forest and Tottenham for Murillo and Micky van de Ven make a lot of sense for the Reds. Another transfer window will swing open this summer, with Premier League heavyweights at Anfield needing to strengthen across the heart of their back four.

LiverpoolExclusive
Sunderland v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Man Utd & Man City-linked Anderson could leave Forest, admits Pereira

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has admitted that he cannot guarantee midfielder Elliot Anderson will remain at the club next season. The highly sought-after England international is currently attracting intense interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City following his exceptional performances, as his valuation reportedly reaches a staggering £120 million mark.

TransfersE. Anderson

Betting spotlight

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Goalfest at Old Trafford
See more betting articles
Bruno Fernandes Morgan Gibbs-White Elliot Anderson 2025-26

MGW over Anderson? Man Utd get Fernandes succession advice

Manchester United will need to find a playmaking successor to Bruno Fernandes at some point and, amid links to Elliot Anderson, Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL that Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White may be the man to tick that box. One raid on the City Ground for an England international midfielder is already being mooted, but should the Red Devils be eyeing a different target?

Manchester UnitedB. Fernandes
Ollie Watkins Unai Emery Aston Villa 2025-26 Europa League

‘If anyone can, he can’ - Villa have UEL ace up their sleeve

Aston Villa have work to do in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash with Nottingham Forest, but Tony Dorigo has told GOAL why Unai Emery can be an “incredible” ace up the Villans’ sleeve. The Spanish tactician is looking to land a familiar trophy for the fifth time in his coaching career, with Dorigo saying “if anyone can, he can” when it comes to bringing a 30-year wait for tangible success to a close in the West Midlands.

Aston VillaU. Emery
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Derry posts update after horror injury on Chelsea debut

Jesse Derry has spoken out after a frightening collision during his full Premier League debut for Chelsea left him needing hospital treatment. The 18-year-old thanked medical staff, team-mates and fans for their support as messages of encouragement flooded in after his withdrawal against Nottingham Forest.

J. DerryChelsea
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Gibbs-White reveals graphic injury after Sanchez clash

Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White has shared the gruesome reality of his collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during his side's impressive 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The England international was forced off midway through the second half after a sickening clash of heads left both players requiring immediate medical attention and multiple stitches.

ChelseaPremier League

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.

Older