In the end, Nottingham Forest's first-half performance was enough to continue their superb form. A seventh win in eight games keeps them on course for European football next season at the very least.

Nottingham Forest's remarkable campaign continued with a 3-2 win over struggling Southampton on Sunday but they had to survive a late onslaught before securing the win to move level on points with second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

Even when Forest faced Liverpool in their previous game, there was a belief Forest could win, and there was a sense of disappointment in the dressing room and among the hierarchy when they were held to a draw by Arne Slot’s side.

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Ola Aina believes Nottingham Forest can maintain their impressive form in the Premier League. The Tricky Trees defeated Southampton 3-2 at the City Ground

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Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with leaders Liverpool made it seven Premier League games without defeat for Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds. They now go from taking on the team at the top of the table to the one at the bottom as they host the Saints on Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The Tricky Trees' unlikely title challenge continues against the struggling Saints.

Nottingham Forest sit third on goal difference after matching Arsenal on 44 points, while Southampton remain on six points, 10 behind 17th-place Wolves after 22 games

Nottingham Forest’s nervy finish against Southampton should serve as a warning. The City Ground club had to hold on against the league’s bottom team, even as they maintained their top four quest. Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood had given them a clear lead, before the Saints roared back.