Forest will celebrate Christmas in the Champions League places. A European dream could become a reality in 2025 if they continue to improve

Nottingham Forest were hovering above the relegation zone when Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed as head coach 12 months ago. However, there has been a complete transformation in their fortunes this term and goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga ensured there was a celebratory feel to his one-year anniversary in charge.

Nottingham Forest will celebrate Christmas in the Premier League 's top four after they handed Brentford their first home defeat of the season with an impressive 2-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.

After losing on their travels at Chelsea last Sunday and being knocked out of the Carabao Cup at Newcastle on Wednesday, Brentford were probably looking forward to returning to the Gtech Community Stadium.

Nottingham Forest struck a significant blow in their unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League as they ended Brentford’s unbeaten Premier League home record with a 2-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Nottingham Forest handed Brentford their first home defeat of the season with a dominant 2-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests. For week 17, he takes on Reverend & the Makers singer Jon McClure. It is always hard to back against Brentford at home, but Nottingham Forest are a cagey and clever away team.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League today. The result sees Nuno Espírito Santo’s side move up to third in the table. Elsewhere, Newcastle comfortably overcame Ipswich Town 4-0,