Nottingham Forest Continue Winning Streak with 3-0 Triumph Over Wolves
Nottingham Forest extended their sensational run of form with a dominant 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Monday. Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Taiwo Awoniyi found the net, marking Forest’s sixth consecutive Premier League win and cementing their position as a surprise contender in this year’s title race.
Historic Streak and Title Ambitions
Forest, now third in the table with 40 points from 20 games, trail leaders Liverpool by six points, though the Reds have a game in hand. This marks Forest’s best top-flight streak since 1979, under legendary manager Brian Clough. Remarkably, their tally mirrors Leicester City’s total at the same stage of their shock title-winning campaign in 2015/16.
Chris Wood, who scored his 12th league goal of the season, emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum:
“It’s about consistency and continuing what we’ve been doing well this season. Confidence, belief, and teamwork have driven our success, but it’s far too early to talk about titles,” Wood said.
Match Highlights
The match started with a bang as Morgan Gibbs-White, a former Wolves player, opened the scoring in the 7th minute. A quick counter-attack saw Gibbs-White exchange passes with Anthony Elanga before firing a precise shot into the bottom-right corner.
Wolves had chances to equalize, particularly through striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who squandered several golden opportunities. His best came from three meters out, only for Forest defender Murillo to make a miraculous goal-line block. Larsen also forced two exceptional saves from Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, keeping the hosts at bay.
Forest doubled their lead before halftime with a clinical finish from Chris Wood. Callum Hudson-Odoi powered down the left wing, outmuscling Matt Doherty, and delivered a perfect cut-back for Wood to calmly side-foot into the net.
In the second half, Wolves struggled to create clear opportunities, and Forest sealed their victory late on. Substitute Taiwo Awoniyi ended his goal drought, finishing a neat setup from fellow substitute James Ward-Prowse in the 85th minute.
Wolves’ Struggles
Wolves, sitting precariously above the relegation zone on goal difference with 16 points from 20 games, were left to rue missed chances. Strand Larsen, who could have had a hat-trick, epitomized their wastefulness in front of goal.
Looking Ahead
Forest’s impressive run has their fans dreaming of another fairytale title challenge, but the players remain grounded. Their blend of defensive solidity, attacking versatility, and tactical adjustments under manager Steve Cooper has transformed them into a formidable side.
Meanwhile, Wolves must regroup quickly to avoid being dragged further into the relegation scrap. With Strand Larsen misfiring and the team lacking consistency, significant improvements are needed to secure Premier League safety.
