Well-known pundit says he’s going to start supporting Nottingham Forest again

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Nottingham Forest are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they welcome West Ham United to the City Ground.

It has been a seriously impressive start to the season for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side who have now pulled three points clear of Tottenham Hotspur.

The Reds are sat up in seventh spot with Forest working hard to improve in training as they continue to shock people around the league.

But Forest will be coming up against a West Ham side who put three points on the board last weekend against Manchester United.

James Ward-Prowse has provided a strange prediction for Forest vs West Ham but BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton seems more assured with his prediction for the clash.

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Chris Sutton shares Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction

Speaking to BBC Sport, the former Premier League striker admitted he is growing a soft spot for the Reds after what he has seen this season.

“Nottingham Forest are flying and I really like the way they are playing this season – they have a nice balance to their team,” he said.

“I was born in Nottingham and used to support Forest as a kid and, the way they are playing, I am going to go back to supporting them.

“You can call me a fair weather fan if you want, but I like forests – I am a big fan of Sherwood on iPlayer too – and I like woods too, especially Chris Wood.

“The ‘Wood-chopper’ is one of the most underrated strikers of the Premier League era. I am backing him to score again, and Forest to win again.”

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Forest need to build on their home form

In what has been a seriously impressive start to the season, it has been Forest’s home form which has perhaps let them down somewhat.

Midfielder Ryan Yates has admitted he is desperate to score at the City Ground following his recent goal on the road against Leicester City.

But the Reds have only been able to win one of their games at home so far this season with the majority of the damage down on the road.

Last time out at the City Ground, Forest secured three points in their game against Crystal Palace but they need to keep that going if they are to maintain their spot in the top half.