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Football Weekly Nottingham Forest’s return to Europe and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra
Sep 25, 2025
The hosts dive into Nottingham Forest's thrilling return to European competition after three decades. They analyze Celtic's mixed Europa outings and the Premier League clubs taking the Carabao Cup seriously. Tactical discussions heat up as they assess Arsenal's strategies, Palace's defensive solidity against Liverpool, and Newcastle's form ahead of their clash with the Gunners. With a lighthearted mention of Gianfranco Zola at the Ryder Cup, they keep the mood fun while covering serious football insights.
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Forest's Early Tactical Shift
- Nottingham Forest under Ange are already playing a markedly different, more expansive style than under Nuno despite not yet winning.
- Their attack creates high-quality chances but defensive lapses mean results still fluctuate.
Risky But Rewarding Approach
- Forest are likely to concede more but can tolerate it if they score more than they concede.
- Early signs under Ange are encouraging even with the continued failure to win.
Chris Wood Facing Selection Uncertainty
- Chris Wood's role at Forest is unclear as Ange prefers Igor Jesus and Calimuendo in attack.
- Wood may be displaced despite his prior Premier League record under Nuno.