Abdoulaye Doucoure netted a dramatic late winner for Everton at the City Ground, securing a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest and dealing a significant blow to the hosts’ ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League.
For much of the match, it appeared destined to end in a goalless draw. However, in the dying moments, Dwight McNeil launched a swift counter-attack, driving forward before picking out Doucoure on the left flank. The midfielder made no mistake, curling a precise finish past the keeper to seal all three points for the Toffees.
The pressure is now mounting on Forest, who have suffered consecutive defeats in the Premier League. Their grip on a top-four spot is beginning to slip, especially with Manchester City cruising to a dominant 5-2 win over Crystal Palace in Saturday’s early fixture, closing the gap to just two points behind Nuno Espirito Santo’s side in third place.
