Nottingham Forest Stuns West Ham with Late Show at London Stadium

Nuno Espirito Santo believes his Nottingham Forest team can still navigate the treacherous waters of the Premier League relegation battle despite a crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham. The Portuguese manager, visibly frustrated by Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty that sealed the win for his side, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to turn their season around. “We’ve been in tough situations before, and we always manage to come out on top,” Nuno said, reflecting on Forest’s narrow win over a West Ham side struggling with internal turmoil. “The lads have shown great character and resilience, and I’m proud of the way they responded to the challenge.” Gibbs-White’s late penalty, awarded after a disputed incident involving West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and striker Jarrod Bowen, sparked controversy among West Ham supporters. However, Nuno insisted that he had no qualms about the awarding of the spot-kick. “It happens so many times during the matches that you get confused about the rules honestly,” Nuno explained. “But ultimately, it’s a penalty, and Morgan coolly slotted it home to give us the win.” For West Ham, the result was another blow in an already precarious situation. The Hammers’ troubles on and off the pitch continue to mount, with the team facing intense pressure to secure their Premier League status. Despite the defeat, Nuno remained steadfast in his assessment that Forest can still avoid relegation. “We’ve got a lot of work to do, but I’m confident that we’ll get there,” he said. “We just need to keep working hard and believing in ourselves.”