Forest maul Spurs 3-0

Igor Jesus opened the scoring with a header in first-half stoppage time (45'), Morgan Gibbs-White finished a team move on 62 minutes, and Taiwo Awoniyi converted late in the 80s to wrap up the visitors’ attacking returns. (skysports.com) The crowd was 61,519 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the result left Forest sitting three points clear of the relegation zone while Tottenham dropped to 17th, one point above West Ham. (skysports.com) Tottenham remain without a league victory in 13 matches and twice struck the woodwork in the first half, while the home side managed no shot on target in the second half until the late stages. (skysports.com) Morgan Gibbs-White was named Nottingham Forest’s player of the match, and manager Vítor Pereira publicly hailed Gibbs-White’s form — saying the squad must keep the “spirit” and highlighting the midfielder’s impact after the game. (skysports.com) Left-back Neco Williams delivered two assists from open play and set pieces, and central midfielder Elliot Anderson topped Forest’s match stats by creating three chances, completing 38 passes and leading the team in recoveries and tackles. (rotowire.com) Referee Michael Oliver dismissed several Tottenham penalty appeals during the match, and reports noted goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario played despite facing a scheduled hernia operation the following day. (espn.com) Forest now prepare for Europa League quarter-final ties against FC Porto on April 9 (first leg) and April 16 (second leg), while Tottenham’s next Premier League fixture is listed as an away trip to Sunderland on April 12. (espn.com)