PL: Nottingham Forest overthrow Aston Villa and enter the top 4

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By: Manu Tournoux

Nottingham Forest's great start to the season

After an important victory against Manchester United last weekend, Nottingham Forest (5th) hosted Aston Villa (6th) this Saturday, during the 16th day of the Premier League. With the opportunity, for the winner of this meeting, to overtake Manchester City (4th) in the standings. Dominated during a good part of the meeting, the Villans were able to count on a very good Emiliano Martínez, author of a superb save against Nico Dominguez (60th). A few minutes later, Jhon Duran allowed Aston Villa to lead at the City Ground (63rd, 0-1).

But Nuno Espirito Santo’s men never gave up. After Chris Wood’s goal was disallowed for offside, Nikola Milenkkovic allowed the two teams to be tied again (87th, 1-1). Before Anthony Elanga, who had not scored since last February, gave Forest the advantage in the last minutes of the match (90th + 3, 2-1). On arrival, Nottingham Forest temporarily passes Manchester City, before their derby against United, and is 4th in the standings of this PL. Villa remains 5th.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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