EPL: Nottingham Forest Continues Unbeaten Streak with 3-0 Win Over Wolves

Nottingham Forest secured a convincing 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to six games.

Nottingham Forest continued their ruthless streak, producing a dominant display to secure an emphatic 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. This victory marked Forest's sixth consecutive Premier League triumph, solidifying their impressive form.

Forest's classic counter-attacking performance proved too much for Wolves to handle. Vítor Pereira's hopes of extending his unbeaten start as Wolves manager were dashed as Forest seized control of the match, racing into a 1-0 lead within just seven minutes.

Nottingham Forest's counter-attacking prowess was on full display as they broke through the Wolves defense, led by former Wolves player Morgan Gibbs-White. Despite being met with boos from the Molineux crowd, Gibbs-White remained focused, feeding Anthony Elanga before receiving the return pass and firing home to silence the home crowd.

Wolves responded well to falling behind, creating multiple scoring opportunities, but their lack of finishing quality proved costly. Hwang Hee-chan's drive into the box ended with Jørgen Strand Larsen failing to convert the chance. Rodrigo Gomes' powerful volley was then palmed away by Matz Sels, who also denied Strand Larsen's point-blank header. These missed opportunities would ultimately prove decisive.

Just before the break, Forest capitalized on Wolves' profligacy, doubling their lead through another swift counter-attack. Callum Hudson-Odoi burst into the hosts' box before pulling the ball back for Chris Wood, who swept home his 12th Premier League goal of the season.

SIX PREMIER LEAGUE WINS IN A ROW. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LASy7yh9Wp

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 6, 2025

The statistics favored Nottingham Forest, who had not failed to win a game when leading 2-0 at halftime since September 2022. Conversely, Wolves' last successful comeback from a two-goal deficit occurred in January 2020, making the prospects of a Forest victory promising.

Despite the odds, Wolves refused to give up, and the match opened up after the restart. However, Forest's defense, boasting the division's joint-best record, held firm. Matz Sels and Nikola Milenković stood strong at the back, repelling Wolves' attempts to mount a comeback.

As the game entered its final stages, Forest built on their solid defensive foundation. Elliott Anderson came close to sealing the victory, flashing a shot inches wide of the target just past the hour mark. Forest's excellent game management allowed them to comfortably see out the remainder of the contest.

In the end, Forest added a third goal deep into stoppage time, putting the seal on their emphatic 3-0 victory. Substitutes James Ward-Prowse and Taiwo Awoniyi combined to devastating effect, with Awoniyi turning the ball into an empty net to round off the scoring.

Nottingham Forest's 12th Premier League win of the season propelled them to the 40-point mark, drawing level with second-placed Arsenal. However, Forest trail Arsenal on goal difference, narrowly missing out on claiming the second spot outright.

The victory contrasted sharply with the fortunes of Nuno Espírito Santo's former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves remain outside the relegation zone, but only by virtue of their goal difference. With a daunting run of fixtures on the horizon, new manager Vítor Pereira faces a significant challenge in steering the team to safety.