Even when Forest faced Liverpool in their previous game, there was a belief Forest could win, and there was a sense of disappointment in the dressing room and among the hierarchy when they were held to a draw by Arne Slot’s side.

David: Let's fast forward to the last part of the match. This was like the Benjamin Button movie. The players fought tooth and nail and did not give up. An observation: Armstrong, Archer and Downes do not have the Sulemana effect that the manager has created. Silly individual errors are costing us severely.

Southampton's fighting finish was admirable. It followed a promising performance in defeat by Manchester United on Thursday, meaning those looking for positives will see a side still battling despite a bleak situation.

Chris Wood has sent Nottingham Forest fans a message following their latest Premier League victory against Southampton.

In the end, Nottingham Forest's first-half performance was enough to continue their superb form. A seventh win in eight games keeps them on course for European football next season at the very least.

Nottingham Forest continue their storybook run near the top of the Premier League table this season as they take a 2-0 lead over visiting Southampton. This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app Forest have a chance to climb level on points with Arsenal after the Gunners stuttered against Aston Villa yesterday,

Unheralded on signing a year ago, Sels has been superb this season. So how has he turned Forest's biggest question mark into a strength?

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has previously played under Ivan Juric at Torino. Being familiar with the Croatian's playstyle, Aina could prove decisive against Southampton.

Follow live coverage as Nottingham Forest face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Tickets for Exeter City's Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie against Nottingham Forest will go on priority sale, starting with season ticket holders on Wednesday, January 22.

The Tricky Trees' unlikely title challenge continues against the struggling Saints.

Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to just four points after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest, while Arse