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“Gary Neville Reveals Shocking New Prediction for Nottingham Forest Ahead of Arsenal and Man City Showdowns
Nottingham Forest are gearing up for a pivotal two weeks in the Premier League, with crucial matches against Arsenal and Manchester City as they fight to hold onto a Champions League spot.
After a 4-3 loss to Newcastle, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has now suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League for the first time since November.
Although Murillo’s performance against Newcastle was praised, the team’s collapse in the first half ultimately sealed their fate, despite second-half goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates.
A small boost heading into Wednesday’s clash with Arsenal is the suspension of Myles Lewis-Skelly for the Gunners’ trip to the City Ground.
However, there’s bound to be some nervous energy at Forest, knowing how crucial each result is in the fight for Champions League qualification.
With just 12 games remaining, Gary Neville has weighed in on Forest’s chances as the Premier League prepares to offer five Champions League spots.
Gary Neville on Nottingham Forest’s Champions League Hopes
Neville has long predicted that Espirito Santo’s counter-attacking tactics would suit Forest, and so far, they’ve proven successful in propelling the team to their current position.
However, with Forest’s less-than-ideal form in February, doubts are beginning to surface about their ability to hold onto a Champions League place.
Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, he made his prediction clear: “I think Nottingham Forest have been absolutely amazing, the story of the season, but they’ll find it hard to hang on [to the Champions League places].”
“I hope they hang on, but my feeling is it’ll be tough. I think City, Villa, Newcastle, and Chelsea might just edge in. 12 games is a long way to go, and I feel like it’ll be a long 12 games for Nottingham Forest.”
While Chris Sutton is confident Forest will secure fourth place and qualify for the Champions League, Neville’s recent assessments of the team suggest he believes they’ll fall just short.
However, with high-profile games against Arsenal and Manchester City on the horizon, Forest fans need not panic just yet, as Neville’s track record of predictions about the team has been far from certain.
Gary Neville’s Shifting Views on Nottingham Forest
Predicting Forest’s season has proven tricky for pundits, as evidenced when Gary Lineker predicted the club would be relegated.
Neville has also shifted his stance several times, with this latest prediction marking his fourth of the campaign.
Initially, Neville believed Forest would stay up, given the strength of their squad compared to the promoted teams.
But as Espirito Santo’s side continued to impress, he revised his outlook, predicting a top-half finish.
As Forest’s momentum built, Neville then forecasted a sixth-place finish, which aligns closely with his most recent comments.
But given how much his opinions have fluctuated, there’s still a chance he could revise his prediction again if Forest manage to defeat Arsenal and City.
As the season reaches its business end, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to confidently predict Forest’s fate.
If the coaching staff can address their recent issues, the dream of Champions League qualification could still become a reality.
