Nottingham Forest catapulted themselves to third place in the league standings with an astonishing victory over 10-man West Ham United at their home ground.
The Whites earned a well-deserved win with their dynamic attack, made even more potent by playing against one less opponent after the Hammers lost Edson Alvarez to a red card.
Chris Wood drew first blood for Nottingham Forest, making sure his side capitalized on their dominant display from the start of the match.
As the match progressed, the onslaught only intensified as Callum Hudson-Odoi unleashed a powerful shot to seal West Ham's fate. Adding insult to injury was Ola Aina, who sealed the emphatic victory with the third goal, as West Ham struggled to defend even with their remaining players.
With this win, Nottingham Forest have strengthened their position in the league table and cast a statement to opponents that they will not be underestimated anytime soon.
The loss of Edson Alvarez via a red card only makes West Ham's task even more challenging as they navigate through a tough selection of matches ahead.
The Hammers were outplayed and lacked coordination after Alvarez was dismissed. The lack of composure further hindered the team's chances of a successful comeback against hosts Nottingham Forest.
There was limited opportunities to salvage the tie for the visitors, who nonetheless did display some defensive solidity despite ultimately succumbing to their loss.
Edson Alvarez’s sending off handed the momentum to the home team and demonstrated crucial turning point that crushed any chance of success that the visitors had in their locker.
This match solidified Nottingham Forest’s strong run, inspiring hope in the supporters that the new season may bring notable successes and greater domestic recognition in the long haul.