Forest Claim Vital Three Points in Relegation Battle
Nottingham Forest delivered a significant boost to their Premier League survival hopes with an impressive 3-1 comeback victory against fellow strugglers Leeds United at the City Ground on November 9, 2025. This crucial win marked Sean Dyche's first league triumph since taking charge of the club and ended their worrying nine-match winless streak in the competition.
Dramatic Turnaround After Early Setback
The match began poorly for the home side when Lukas Nmecha fired Leeds ahead in the 13th minute with a precise low drive that found the corner of the net. However, Forest's response was immediate and emphatic. Just two minutes later, Ibrahim Sangare equalized with a clinical finish from 10 yards out, setting the stage for a complete turnaround.
The game remained evenly balanced until the 68th minute when Morgan Gibbs-White headed Forest into the lead from Omari Hutchinson's perfectly delivered cross. The victory was sealed deep into stoppage time when Elliot Anderson converted from the penalty spot after Hutchinson was fouled by Jack Harrison.
Dyche's Growing Influence
This vital three points represents a significant milestone in Sean Dyche's tenure at Nottingham Forest. The former Everton and Burnley manager had previously secured his first Premier League point with the club in last weekend's 2-2 draw against Manchester United. His only other victory in five matches came in the Europa League against Porto.
The win lifts Forest from second-bottom position to within just one point of safety, while Leeds remain only two points above them after suffering their sixth defeat in 11 league matches this season.
Other Premier League Action
In other Sunday fixtures, Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a 4-0 demolition of Bournemouth at Villa Park. Unai Emery's team has now recorded five wins from their last six league matches, with goals from Emiliano Buendia, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, and Donyell Malen securing the comprehensive victory.
Newcastle's away struggles continued with a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Brentford. Despite taking an early lead through Harvey Barnes' 50th Premier League goal, the Magpies collapsed after Dan Burn's 73rd-minute red card, with Brazilian forward Igor Thiago scoring twice to compound their misery.
The weekend's action sets up an intriguing clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, with City having the opportunity to close within four points of league leaders Arsenal, who were held to a 2-2 draw at Sunderland on Saturday.
