Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 2-1: Key Highlights, Stats, and USA Reaction

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Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest: Hosts Hold Firm in Thrilling Premier League Clash

Quick Match Summary

Aston Villa continued their red-hot form with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, moving level with Manchester City in the Premier League table. Two early goals set the tone, but Forest’s late push made it a nervy finish at Villa Park.

Key Moments & Goals

? 4’ – Morgan Rogers (1-0) – A stunning lobbed pass from Youri Tielemans set Rogers through, who calmly slotted past Matz Sels.
? 7’ – Donyell Malen (2-0) – Ian Maatsen’s low cross found Malen for a simple tap-in.
? 57’ – Jota Silva (2-1) – The substitute gave Forest hope with a clinical finish.
? 85’ – Murillo hits the crossbar – A late long-range strike nearly snatched a point.

USA Fan Reaction

?? American viewers on NBC Sports & Peacock praised the fast-paced action, with many highlighting:

• "Villa’s attack is Champions League quality!"

• "Forest’s fightback was impressive—just fell short."

• "Morgan Rogers is a future star!"

Opta Stats Breakdown

? Aston Villa have won 7 straight games (best top-flight run since 1981).
? Forest have lost all 79 PL games when trailing by 2+ goals.
? Rogers now has 10 goal contributions in his last 14 matches.

What’s Next?

• Aston Villa face PSG in the Champions League (April 9).

• Nottingham Forest look to bounce back in their next PL fixture.

Where to Watch Replays in the USA

? NBC Sports | Peacock | USA Network
? Global streaming: FuboTV, Paramount+

Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest: Hosts Hold Off Forest Fightback to Maintain Run of Form

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Match Recap: Villa Edge Forest in Thrilling Encounter

Aston Villa secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, maintaining their impressive form ahead of a Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Early Dominance Seals the Win

Unai Emery’s side struck twice in the first 15 minutes, with Morgan Rogers opening the scoring after a sublime through ball from Youri Tielemans. Just three minutes later, Donyell Malen tapped in from Ian Maatsen’s low cross, marking Villa’s fastest two-goal lead in a Premier League match since November 2022.

Forest’s Valiant Comeback Falls Short

Despite missing key strikers Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi, Forest fought back in the second half. Substitute Jota Silva scored within 12 minutes of coming on, reigniting hopes of a comeback. Neco Williams and Murillo came close to an equalizer, with the latter rattling the crossbar late on.

Key Stats & Opta Insights

• Aston Villa have won seven straight games in all competitions—their best top-flight run since March 1981.

• Forest remain winless in all 79 Premier League games where they’ve trailed by two goals.

• Morgan Rogers now has 10 goal contributions in his last 14 appearances (6 goals, 4 assists).

• Villa move level with Manchester City in the table, just one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

What’s Next?

Villa turn their focus to PSG in the Champions League, while Forest must regroup quickly to avoid slipping further in the Premier League.

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