Pereira's Forest Gain Point in Fight for Survival
Vitor Pereira was satisfied with Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, considering it a step forward in their relegation battle. The team is now three points clear of the drop zone. Pereira also welcomed back striker Chris Wood from injury, who made his first Premier League appearance since October.
Forest boss Vitor Pereira was satisfied with the battling point against Villa...
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Aston Villa, moving closer to safety but denying Villa a crucial win in their Champions League push.
Villa will feel aggrieved having led in the contest thanks to an own goal from Forest defender Murillo and wasted several opportunities in the second half to grab all three points after Neco Williams had equalised for the hosts.
Aston Villa's lack of finishing let them down, but for Forest coach Vitor Pereira, it's progress in their relegation battle. They're now three points clear of the drop zone.
“It was a good point in a difficult game against a very difficult opponent,” Pereira told Sky Sports. “In the end, one point I think is a good result.
“Villa is a team not easy to control. They create some problems, you try to face the problems and create our own chances. Three points would be better than one. We try, but were facing a strong team and in the end we are five games without losing (in all competitions).”
Pereira also got a boost with Chris Wood's return from injury, making his first PL appearance since October.
“His experience, quality, scoring goals, he smells the goals in the box. His physical and mental condition, he has the ability to help us,” Pereira said.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot didn't know he'd be playing until Emi Martinez was ruled out in the warm-up. He said Villa were disappointed not to get the win.
VÃtor on today's point. 🗣️
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 12, 2026
“I have no idea what happened, I noticed that Emi went inside and the goalkeeper coach came to me and told me to prepare for the game 25 minutes before,” Bizot said.
“We came here for a win of course, we tried everything in our power to take it, but unfortunately we end up with one point. It's not enough.”
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 12, 2026
“We tried to push through but it was difficult. They had a few moments. We played well before the (Villa) goal and afterwards our energy went down and they got strength to push and score.
“We had the opportunities to score a second goal but it (the ball) needs to go in. We should have taken three points.”
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