Ian: Forest did a job on Brentford. Two chances, two goals - and goals win matches. Mbuemo, Wissa and Schade were well marshalled by the Forest defenders. Damsgaard had another great game, but his efforts in midfield could not unlock the Forest defence. Both of these teams will finish the season mid-table.

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.

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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.

Brentford had the first opening of the game with just over three minutes played. Mbeumo played the ball around the corner for Yoane Wissa, who then pulled it back into the middle of the box for the arriving Damsgaard but the Danish midfielder saw his left-footed shot parried by Matz Sels.

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.

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

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,