Nottingham Forest qualifying for the Champions League would be “absolutely incredible”, captain Morgan Gibbs-White said after their Premier League draw with Arsenal.
Gibbs-White scored against former club Wolves as Forest won 3-0 to reach 40 points by winning their sixth game in a row.
They are six points behind leaders Liverpool – who they host next week – and look well placed to mount a serious challenge for a top-four finish.
SIX PREMIER LEAGUE WINS IN A ROW. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LASy7yh9Wp
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 6, 2025
The win at Molineux marked the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Brian Clough, who won the European Cup twice with Forest in 1979 and 1980.
Forest have played in the UEFA Cup three times since winning the trophy but have never played in the Champions League.
“It would be absolutely incredible,” Gibbs-White said. “There will be some fans who will be able to experience it twice.
“It can make a difference” 💫
@ThomasCairney and @Carra23 full of praise for Morgan Gibbs-White pic.twitter.com/mrfsIJwgPm— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 6, 2025
“To be able to give them that chance again is what we really want to do as a club.
“The owner believes in it, we believe in it. We just have to take it game by game and not get ahead. keep calm and stay humble.”
“The city will be happy”
Coach Nuno Espirito Santo was all smiles after the win over his former side – but said they haven’t achieved anything yet.
He said: “We haven’t achieved anything yet, we have to work until the end and that can lead us to good times
“My ambition is always the same. As a coaching staff we have this natural drive to improve players, that’s what we’re obsessed with.
“If we improve the players, then the team will improve and if the team improves, the club will improve and the city will be happy.”
