Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa thanks to goals from Ola Aina and Orel Mangala in their Premier League match on Sunday afternoon. The crucial victory at the City Ground gave Forest their first Premier League victory since early September. With this victory, the hosts climb to 12th place in the Premier League standings, ending Villa’s six-game league winning streak.
Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at the City Ground to record their first Premier League victory since early September.
Ola Aina’s powerful long shot into the bottom corner gave the home team the lead in the fifth minute, capping a quicker start than the other team.
For the remainder of the first half, Forest appeared to have the greater chance of scoring. They doubled their lead immediately after the break when Emiliano Martinez was unable to stop Orel Mangala’s long, risky drive.
Moussa Niakhate led a determined defensive rearguard that kept the visitors at bay despite their superior possession in the second half.
In the Premier League standings, Forest jumps to 12th place, while Villa’s run of six straight league victories comes to an end.
