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.

Nottingham Forest held on for a huge win as they beat Southampton 3-2 at the City Ground on Sunday. WATCH – Full match replay Elliott Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood had Forest 3-0 up at half time as they were ruthless.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo credited Southampton after his high-flying side survived a late fightback to claim a 3-2 win at the City Ground. Elliot Anderson and Callum Hudson-Odoi produced high-quality strikes before Chris Wood nodded in a third to seemingly put Forest out of sight at half-time.