Premier League Forced to Release Trio of Statements Amidst Nottingham Forest’s 7-0 Thrashing of Brighton
Nottingham Forest’s resounding 7-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday afternoon was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. Following a dismal 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth the previous weekend, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side bounced back in spectacular fashion, with Lewis Dunk’s own goal setting the tone for a dominant display.
Morgan Gibbs-White doubled the lead shortly after, while Chris Wood netted a hat-trick to further underscore Forest’s superiority. Neco Williams and Jota Silva added to the scoreline in the second half, capping off an emphatic win for the Reds.
However, the match was not without controversy, prompting the Premier League to release three statements during the game. The first statement concerned Wood’s first goal in the 32nd minute, which was subject to a VAR check for a potential offside position. The Premier League confirmed that Wood was indeed in an onside position, stating, “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Wood in an onside position.”
The second statement addressed the penalty awarded to Forest in the 69th minute, after Tariq Lamptey appeared to have fouled Morgan Gibbs-White in the box. Following a VAR check, the Premier League confirmed that the penalty was indeed justified, stating, “The referee’s call of penalty for the foul by Lamptey on Gibbs-White was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to be sustained holding with no attempt to play the ball.”
The third and final statement concerned Ibrahim Sangare’s alleged handball in the lead-up to Williams’ goal in the 89th minute. After a VAR check, the Premier League deemed the handball to be accidental, stating, “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Sangaré’s action deemed an accidental handball.”
Nottingham Forest’s resounding victory was a welcome response to their defeat the previous weekend, and the team’s fans will be hoping that this performance marks a turning point in their season. With the Premier League’s statements providing clarity on the game’s contentious moments, attention will now turn to Forest’s next match, as they seek to build on this impressive result.