Nottingham Forest’s transition from new arrivals hoping to avoid relegation into an established Premier League outfit is gaining momentum. After 16th and 17th-placed finishes since their return to the top flight in 2022 – the latter made more nervy by a four-point deduction for breaching financial rules – Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are in the top half after seven games. At full-back, Ola Aina has finally found consistency and fitness, while Alex Moreno has largely impressed since his loan move from Aston Villa.
