Nuno Espirito Santo Addresses Nottingham Forest's Top Four Aspirations Ahead Of Tottenham Clash

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Nottingham Forest's recent victory over Brentford has elevated them to fourth place in the Premier League standings. Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga scored, ending Brentford's unbeaten streak at their home ground this season. This win marks Forest's fifth away victory, matching their total from the previous two seasons combined. The team has accumulated 31 points from 17 matches, a feat they last achieved in the 1987-88 season.

In terms of away victories, Forest have equalled their record from the past two seasons combined, with five wins on the road. The last time they surpassed this was in the 1994-95 season with ten away wins. Their current points tally is just one point shy of their total when they finished 17th last season.

The Opta supercomputer gives Nuno Espirito Santo's team a modest 4.6% chance of securing a top-four finish by season's end. Despite this, Nuno remains optimistic but acknowledges room for improvement. "I'm always confident," he stated, emphasising dedication and commitment as key to achieving results.

Nuno expressed pride in his players' daily efforts and humility while recognising areas for growth. "We have a lot of things to improve and a long way to go," he noted. The team's next challenge is against Tottenham at the City Ground on Boxing Day.

Historically, Forest enjoyed success against Tottenham between 1993 and 1997, winning six out of seven encounters. However, they have lost their last six meetings with Spurs. Nevertheless, Forest enters this match with confidence after winning three consecutive league games.

Upcoming Challenges and Transfer Plans

Nuno has significantly reshaped the squad since taking charge in the East Midlands, bringing in 11 new players before this season began. When questioned about potential January signings, Nuno remained focused on upcoming matches rather than transfer activity.

"Honestly, we have two games to go [before the window opens]. This is what we're focussed on," he said. He acknowledged that while there is work to be done, it will be addressed at the appropriate time. For now, attention is on competing well against Spurs.

Forest aims to extend their winning streak to four consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since April-May 1995. Their recent form suggests they are capable of adding to Tottenham's woes under Ange Postecoglou.