Nottingham Forest’s fluid and direct forwards wreaked havoc at St Mary’s, potentially marking the difference between mid-table safety and a relegation struggle for Southampton.
Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi excelled at staying wide and attacking defenders, while Chris Wood consistently outmaneuvered his three markers and could have scored. Morgan Gibbs-White, the central playmaker and a key attacking force for Forest, was crucial to their performance.
Forest proved too formidable for Southampton, who struggled to contain them. Saints boss Russell Martin acknowledged the gap in individual quality, which was evident in the game. Forest capitalized on Southampton’s careless turnovers, maintained relentless pressure, and could have won by an even greater margin, having fired 23 shots.
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