Nottingham Forest secured a huge win against Brentford as the Reds went five points clear of the relegation zone in the Premier League.
Goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi, combined with some resolute defending from the defensive unit, ensured a big win for Forest, with the pressure now back on West Ham.
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Forest are now set to take on Crystal Palace, knowing that a win could see the Reds level on points with the Eagles and drag them right back into the mix.
It was a performance that saw lots of players stand up to be counted and for the Reds, and Jamie Carragher was very pleased with one Forest star.
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This was a timely performance by Awoniyi as he came into some form after being thrown into the action to help see the game out for the Reds.
Awoniyi took his goal superbly well against Brentford and the joy was etched all over his face as he ran off in celebration after the ball hit the net.
Carragher was very impressed with Awoniyi’s brilliance and felt that he really did superbly well to score the goal and wrap up the three points for the Reds.
He said on Sky Sports: “What a goal, absolutely fantastic, it’s exactly what you want your striker to do. He’s just come on, he’s full of running, he’s fresh, and he’s powerful.”
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Forest now have a decision to make over Awoniyi
The striker has been linked with the exit, and if an offer is forthcoming, it’s very unlikely that the club will stand in his way of regular minutes.
Forest have to make sure they don’t leave themselves short, though, with Lorenzo Lucca signing and Igor Jesus having played an awful lot of football in recent months.
The goal clearly meant a lot to Awoniyi, and he will be delighted to finally get back on the score sheet and help Forest claim a huge three points.
Clearly, Awoniyi does need to score more goals if he’s to really enjoy a redemption at Forest and now Sean Dyche will have a decision to make.
Arnaud Kalimuendo has scored twice since leaving Forest and fans might now be fearing the same fate should the club sanction a departure for Awoniyi.
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