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Aston Villa Return to Winning Ways, Sink Nottingham Forest

Published January 3, 2026, 15:17
Aston Villa Return to Winning Ways, Sink Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa returned to winning form with an impressive 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the 20th matchday of the Premier League. The home side took the lead with Watkins in the first half, followed by two goals from McGinn in the second, one after a mistake by Nottingham's goalkeeper. Forest temporarily reduced the deficit with Gibbs-White, but failed to turn the tide. With this win, Aston Villa closes the gap to 3 points behind league leaders Arsenal, although they have played one game more. Unai Emery's team shows consistency and effectiveness, while Nottingham remains close to the relegation zone with only 18 points. The match was an opportunity for Aston Villa to forget their recent defeat to Arsenal and reaffirm their potential. Nottingham, on the other hand, once again showed its defensive weaknesses and lack of creativity in attack. The game highlighted the quality difference between the two teams, with Aston Villa imposing their rhythm and creating many opportunities. Nottingham, despite their efforts, could not respond to the pressure and challenge Villa's dominance.

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