Forest 'have no choice but to win'
Sunday's fixture against Tottenham Hotspur is no longer just another league game; it is a relegation play-off. Whilst Spurs appear to be more comfortable than West Ham who currently sit 18th, momentum tells a different story. West Ham have found their stride - including a gritty draw against Manchester City - and Leeds have carved out a three-point cushion.
[BBC] [Getty Images] Sunday's fixture against Tottenham Hotspur is no longer just another league game; it is a relegation play-off. The margin for error has evaporated. Nottingham Forest and West Ham have 29 points, with Spurs just one point ahead at 30.
Whilst Spurs appear to be more comfortable than West Ham who currently sit 18th, momentum tells a different story. West Ham have found their stride - including a gritty draw against Manchester City - and Leeds have carved out a three-point cushion. On current form, the Hammers look likely to climb clear, leaving a direct shootout between Forest and Spurs to decide who remains a Premier League team.
That means a draw is not enough. We have no choice but to win. Both squads are packed with proven talent, yet both have struggled with confidence, stability and, at times, a lack of heart.
Both are severely under-performing, and on their day, both can be unbeatable. Football talent, skill and ability is not why either team is here and, therefore, it does not make sense to attempt to analyse the actual football here. The result will be determined by who wants it more.