January 07, (THEWILL) – Nottingham Forest continued their remarkable English Premier League campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Monday evening. The result maintains their position in third place, keeping them within reach of continental places at the end of the campaign.
Chris Wood registered his 12th League goal this term, leading the attacking charge for Forest in a match that demonstrated their growing influence in England’s top division, extending their winning streak to six consecutive matches.
Morgan Gibbs-White found the net against his former club, while Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, added to the scoreline after entering from the substitute bench. This victory marked a significant milestone for Forest, matching their 1979 achievement under the management of Brian Clough when they last recorded six straight top-flight wins.
The statistical comparison with Leicester City’s triumphant 2015/2016 season has drawn attention, with Forest accumulating 40 points from 20 fixtures – identical to Leicester’s total at the same stage of their title-winning campaign. Forest currently trail league leaders, Liverpool, by six points, though the Merseyside club retain one match in hand.
Despite the final score, Wolverhampton created several opportunities throughout the encounter. Forward Jorgen Strand Larsen encountered multiple scoring chances but failed to convert, leaving Wolves to rue their missed opportunities in front of goal. The defeat leaves them precariously positioned just above the relegation zone, separated only by goal difference.
The result strengthens Forest’s position among the Premier League elite, transforming expectations around their season objectives. Their defensive solidity combined with clinical attacking play suggests they might maintain their challenge at the top end of the table during the remaining fixtures.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
