Nottingham Forest were gifted a way back into their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash against Porto as Martim Fernandes scored an astonishing own goal from 40 yards out. In one of the most inexplicable moments in the competition's history, the Premier League side benefitted from a catastrophic defensive mix-up at the Estadio do Dragao.
Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought Europa League draw at the Estadio do Dragao thanks to a resilient defensive display and a stroke of luck via a Martim Fernandes own goal. Despite sustained pressure from the hosts, Forest's structure held firm to keep their semi-final ambitions on track.
Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Estadio do Dragao despite being significantly out-shot by their hosts. A bizarre own goal from Martim Fernandes cancelled out an early strike from Porto's Wendel Gomes in a statistically lopsided encounter.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly preparing for the departure of star midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with the club expecting him to land at one of the Manchester giants. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a sensational rise since his move from Newcastle, becoming one of the most coveted talents in the Premier League.
Manchester City believe they have moved into pole position to secure the signature of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson this summer. The midfielder has become one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League. Despite strong interest from Manchester United, he has made it perfectly clear that a move to the reigning champions is his preferred destination.
Ange Postecoglou is considering a return to the Premier League dugout, but potential suitors remain wary. The 60-year-old manager possesses a divisive track record in England, combining Europa League success at Tottenham Hotspur with a disastrous 17th-place finish, followed by a fleeting tenure at Nottingham Forest, making his next appointment a massive risk for any club.
Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a primary contingency plan. Manager Michael Carrick desperately wants to sign Nottingham Forest standout Elliot Anderson, but the Red Devils are aware they face a losing battle against local rivals Manchester City, forcing the club to reconsider their transfer strategy this summer.
Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive transfer battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Both clubs are keen to wrap up a deal as soon as the Premier League season concludes to avoid a bidding war driven by the upcoming World Cup.
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained penalty-saving secrets to GOAL, revealing how he would go about trying to thwart Bruno Fernandes and Ivan Toney. Water bottles adorned with advice and instructions have become all the rage in modern football, but do they really make much of a difference in a battle of wills from 12 yards?
Elliot Anderson continues to generate plenty of transfer speculation, amid links to Manchester rivals United and City, but Chris Waddle can see the England international returning to his roots at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest are expected to field plenty of offers for the classy midfielder this summer, with it possible that an emotional homecoming could be taken in by the highly-rated 23-year-old.
Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson has broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to either Man City or United this summer. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign at the City Ground, cementing himself as one of the Premier League's most consistent performers.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a massive summer push to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they look to overhaul their midfield options. The Red Devils have identified the 23-year-old as a primary target and are willing to build their entire transfer strategy around his arrival at Old Trafford.
Manchester City are preparing a massive £190 million overhaul of their midfield as Pep Guardiola looks to replace departing icons, with Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson having been identified as the primary targets to lead a new era at the Etihad Stadium.
The Premier League has confirmed its latest round of fixture amendments for television broadcast, with several heavyweights seeing their schedules drastically altered for the run-in. Supporters are facing a series of unconventional kick-off times as the title race and the battle for Europe reach a fever pitch in May.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has weighed in on the club's midfield recruitment strategy as the Red Devils look to bolster their squad for a potential Champions League return. The former treble winner identified Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as primary targets. Butt believes one of these Premier League-proven talents is the ideal candidate to liberate Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced role.
Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.
Declan Rice is being held up as the perfect role model for England international team-mate Adam Wharton, with the Crystal Palace midfielder having one obvious area of his game to address. The 22-year-old playmaker is considered to be one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but he is yet to score a goal for the Eagles. Clinton Morrison has addressed that shock statistic with GOAL and explained who Wharton needs to look at for inspiration.
Everton are exploring a sensational legal challenge against the Premier League following the decision not to hit Chelsea with a points deduction. The Merseyside club are reportedly preparing to demand a formal explanation for what they perceive as a lack of consistency in how financial rule breaches are sanctioned.
Ange Postecoglou has candidly reflected on his short-lived tenure at Nottingham Forest, describing his dismissal as a "brutal" experience that has ultimately made him a better manager. The Australian tactician was relieved of his duties after just 39 days at the City Ground, a stint that followed his high-profile exit from Tottenham Hotspur. Despite the recent setbacks, Postecoglou remains hungry for success and is targeting a return to the Premier League.
Cristian Romero has issued a rallying cry to Tottenham supporters, promising to give "200 per cent" in the club's final seven matches to avoid a historic Premier League relegation. Following a demoralising 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, Spurs have slumped to 17th in the table. The captain has called for unity as the north London club faces its most significant survival test since 1977.
Sporting directors and global heads of football are not an entirely new concept, but they do generate plenty of questions when it comes to who should have the final say in any transfer business. Nottingham Forest are among those to have reignited that lively debate in 2025-26, as ex-Arsenal and Brazil star Edu is phased out at the City Ground, with ex-Reds striker Marlon Harewood discussing a very modern phenomenon with GOAL.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor is mourning the passing of his father, Mario, following a tragic personal development that emerged after Sunday's Premier League fixture. The Croatian coach was informed of the news shortly after his side suffered a devastating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. In his absence, assistant Bruno Saltor took charge of media duties to address both the tragedy and the club's escalating crisis.