Overview

• Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton at the City Ground, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring in the 94th minute after a costly error by Murillo.
• The loss marked Forest's first home defeat since November, snapping a nine-game unbeaten streak and raising concerns about their form at a critical juncture in the season.
• Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed disappointment in the team's performance and emphasized the need for improvement to secure Champions League qualification, which remains within their control.
• Everton capitalized on Forest's tactical rigidity and defensive mistakes, with Dwight McNeil playing a key role in creating the decisive goal for Doucoure.
• Forest's lead over sixth place could shrink further as rivals Chelsea and Newcastle have games in hand, adding urgency to their remaining fixtures in the race for European competition.