Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest silence Sheffield to take big step towards PL safety

Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest silence Sheffield to take big step towards PL safety

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 17:09 - 04.05.2024

Hudson-Odoi scored a brace as Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League survival with a 3-1 win over Sheffield United.

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Nottingham take big step towards Premier League safety

Luton Town's failure to win against Everton provided an opportunity for Nottingham Forest to distance themselves from relegation danger.

orest started strong against Sheffield United, but the home side took the lead against the run of play.

Gonzalo Montiel's foul led to a penalty converted by Ben Brereton Díaz but the visitors equalised quickly through Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Sheffield strugglthen took control of proceedings but failed to convert dominance into goals, allowing Forest to edge ahead through Ryan Yates.

Hudson-Odoi's goal marked Sheffield United's 100th conceded goal in the Premier League this season to seal the game and all three points for a desperate Forest side.

The defeat ensures Sheffield United's bottom finish.