Nottingham Forest replaces Aston Villa as the dark horse this season, 40 points collected confirm Nuno Espirito Santo and his players have control in the competition in the top four, their bargaining value in the trophy fight is now equal to Arsenal. The next match against Liverpool, clearly will not be easy for Nottingham Forest, but 6 consecutive wins are good capital to host strong candidates for the Premier League title. Liverpool need to be vigilant, Nottingham Forest will definitely target a draw if they are unable to create a surprise.
Nottingham Forest is a most surprising underdog in this season in all big leagues as they're not like Atalanta or Napoli in Serie A, Leipzig in Bundesliga. These clubs already built up good squad and positions in top of their domestic leagues. Nottingham Forest just ranked up and they did not have experience in Premier League. If they can finish in top four, this season will be one of most memorable seasons in their club history.
If the surprise really happens, Nottingham Forest dream of winning the trophy is no longer just a dream, what is clear is that they have now performed beyond anyone expectations. Liverpool who were held to a draw by Manchester United need to work better to maintain the points difference in the standings, although on paper they are clearly more favored.
Winning Premier League trophy is too far for Nottingham Forest but no one charge them for a dream and they don't only dream for it, but they fight for it. I just believe that Nottingham Forest don't have enough conditions to win Premier League trophy, as Liverpool are too strong in this season. It is different than a season when Leicester City won Premier League title when some big clubs had problems.
If you are aware, about one result Liverpool lost in the Premier League so far was when Liverpool played at Anfield and lost against Nottingham with a score of 0-1. So, for their next match is basically the second meeting for them this season and of course, there will be a revenge mission for Liverpool to also beat Nottingham. But indeed, Nottingham is a dark horse team which certainly cannot be underestimated and therefore, there is also no guarantee that Liverpool will easily beat Nottingham at City Ground, the home of Nottingham.
But indeed, if I consider from the statistical records that have occurred even though Nottingham also won in the previous match against Wolves, but the fact is that Nottingham also does not have statistics that dominate the match. Thus, then considering a losing result for Nottingham for the match against Liverpoool could happen but yes, at this moment I also consider that betting on Nottingham can also be a very good result.