Nottingham Forest has emerged as one of the most surprising teams of the 2024-2025 Premier League season, with their strong performance drawing praise from football pundits.
Despite initial doubts, many believed the team would struggle as the season progressed. However, under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest currently sits in second place at the halfway point, defying expectations.
One such critic, Sam Matterface, had predicted Forest to be relegated but has since apologized for his misjudgment, acknowledging the team’s impressive form. Next up for Forest is a difficult challenge against Wolverhampton Wanderers, following a challenging run of results.
In their recent analysis of Forest’s season, Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher gave their predictions for the remainder of the campaign.
Carragher, who had predicted relegation for Forest earlier in the season, has revised his outlook in light of their strong showing. Neville, who initially suggested a top-half finish for Forest, now believes their current position demands a higher expectation.
Speaking on Sky Sports following the Manchester United vs. Newcastle United game, both Neville and Carragher agreed that Nottingham Forest will likely finish in sixth place.
“That would still mean Europe, which would be an achievement, but the main aim for Forest now should be Champions League football,” Neville stated.
Carragher echoed this sentiment, adding that the team’s ambition should now be focused on reaching the Champions League spots.
With the January transfer window now open, Nottingham Forest is in a strong position to strengthen their squad further, giving them a better chance of securing a European spot.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the importance of retaining key players, a strategy that helped them perform well during the summer transfer window.
While there is growing interest in players like Murillo, an exit seems highly unlikely, as Forest aims to continue their pursuit of European football.
