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Key Players: Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest, currently teetering above the relegation zone, will be relying heavily on their key players to secure much-needed points. Defender Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina, with a rating of 6.61, has been a consistent performer, contributing one goal and a key assist from the backline. His defensive prowess and ability to initiate attacks will be crucial.
In midfield, the onus will be on Orel Johnson Mangala, who boasts a rating of 6.71. With 642 passes and one goal to his name, Mangala's ability to control the tempo and break up opposition plays will be vital in Forest's quest for dominance in the middle of the park.
Another key figure in the midfield is Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira, with a rating of 6.74, who has shown his capability with 442 passes and a goal, adding depth and creativity to the Forest lineup.
Key Players: Fulham Fulham, sitting comfortably mid-table, will be looking towards their attacking threat, Carlos Vinícius Alves Morais, to make an impact. With a rating of 6.62 and two goals to his tally, his sharpness in front of goal could be the difference for the visitors.
Defensive solidity may come from Timothy Michael Ream, with an impressive rating of 6.77. His experience and an impressive 945 passes this season will be instrumental in thwarting Forest's attacking endeavors.
Fulham's top performer, Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid, with a rating of 6.80, has been a revelation this season. His five goals and an assist have been a testament to his attacking flair, and his contribution will be eagerly anticipated by the away fans.
Fulham, on the other hand, have been more consistent, with two wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last five outings. This form suggests they could be a tough nut to crack for the home side.
The match could hinge on the performances of key players like Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina for Nottingham Forest and Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid for Fulham. With both teams showing some defensive vulnerabilities, goals could be on the cards at The City Ground.
Without a clear prediction from the pundits, the match could go either way. However, with Fulham's recent dominance in this fixture and their slightly better form, a slight edge might be given to the visitors. Nonetheless, the unpredictability of the Premier League means that Nottingham Forest could very well upset the odds, especially with the backing of their home crowd.
In a game that could have a significant impact on both ends of the table, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining 90 minutes of football.
02/04 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 | Fulham |
06/12 | Fulham | 5 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
11/02 | Fulham | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
16/09 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Fulham |
Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Arsenal | 31 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 75 | 24 | 51 | 71 |
2 | Liverpool | 31 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 72 | 30 | 42 | 71 |
3 | Manchester City | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 71 | 31 | 40 | 70 |
4 | Aston Villa | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 66 | 49 | 17 | 60 |
5 | Tottenham | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 62 | 44 | 18 | 57 |
6 | Manchester United | 31 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 45 | 46 | -1 | 49 |
7 | West Ham | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 52 | 56 | -4 | 48 |
8 | Newcastle | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 65 | 52 | 13 | 47 |
9 | Chelsea | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 53 | 50 | 3 | 43 |
10 | Brighton | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 51 | 49 | 2 | 43 |
11 | Wolves | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 44 | 49 | -5 | 42 |
12 | Bournemouth | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 45 | 55 | -10 | 41 |
13 | Fulham | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 39 |
14 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 54 | -18 | 30 |
15 | Everton | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 42 | -10 | 29 |
16 | Brentford | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 45 | 58 | -13 | 29 |
17 | Nottingham Forest | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 39 | 53 | -14 | 25 |
18 | Luton | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 45 | 65 | -20 | 25 |
19 | Burnley | 32 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 32 | 67 | -35 | 19 |
20 | Sheffield Utd | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 28 | 80 | -52 | 15 |