In their Premier League match on Sunday afternoon, Nottingham Forest overcame Aston Villa thanks to goals from Ola Aina and Orel Mangala. The crucial victory at the City Ground gave Forest their first Premier League victory since early September. With this victory, the hosts climb to 12th place in the Premier League standings, ending Villa’s six-game league winning streak.
Nottingham Forest picked up their first Premier League win since early September with a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Ola Aina’s spectacular long shot into the bottom corner gave the home team the lead in the fifth minute, capping a stronger start than the other team.
For the remainder of the first half, Forest appeared to have the greater chance of scoring. They extended their lead immediately after the break when Emiliano Martinez was unable to stop Orel Mangala’s long, risky drive.
Moussa Niakhate led a determined defensive rearguard that kept the visitors at bay despite their superior possession in the second half.
Now that Forest has climbed to 12th place in the Premier League standings, Villa’s run of six league victories is over.
