Nottingham Forest are riding high after a thrilling victory over West Ham, with fans playfully chanting “We’re going to win the league” as a testament to their current form. This win marks Forest's third consecutive Premier League victory, a feat they haven't achieved in over 25 years, propelling them into third place in the league standings. Despite head coach Nuno Espírito Santo being banned from the touchline and owner Evangelos Marinakis unable to attend the match, the team has shown remarkable resilience. Forest boasts the second-best defense in the league, having conceded just seven goals, and they also feature one of the league's top strikers in Chris Wood. Wood, along with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina, played pivotal roles in securing the win against a West Ham side that was reduced to 10 men after Edson Álvarez received a red card in the first half.

Chris Wood's impressive performance propelled Nottingham Forest to a commanding victory over Leicester City, leaving the away fans in high spirits. Forest manager Steve Cooper likely had mixed feelings as he faced the traveling supporters, but the outcome—a resounding win against their East Midlands rivals—spoke volumes. Wood capitalized on some questionable defending from Leicester to score his second goal and Forest's third, prompting jubilant chants from the away fans: “Stevie Cooper, Stevie Cooper, he hates the Leicester, he hates the Derby, Forest are massive,” while the home crowd fell silent. Despite the dominant display, Forest could have extended their lead to 4-1, but midfielder Ryan Yates squandered a golden opportunity from just four yards out. Wood's first goal, a stunning effort with his back to goal, showcased his striking prowess; only Erling Haaland has netted more league goals than him this season. Since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge of Forest, Wood has been a standout performer, trailing only Haaland in non-penalty goals. As the match concluded, the away fans were already dreaming of European football, with Forest climbing to fifth place in the league, at least temporarily. Cooper, who has only seen his team lose once this season, is guiding Forest back to prominence, while Nuno appears to be steering them toward even greater heights.