The race for the coveted Champions League spots is more unpredictable than ever as we enter the business end of the campaign. The latest twist? Nottingham Forest’s stunning—yet not entirely shocking—1-0 victory over Manchester City at the City Ground. Callum Hudson-Odoi sealed the win in the 82nd minute with a clinical counterattack finish, while City, despite dominating possession, failed to break through Forest’s resilient defense marking their 15th defeat in what has been a challenging season. Meanwhile, Liverpool further solidified their grip on the Premier League summit with a 3-1 comeback win over Southampton. Mohamed Salah’s two penalties and a goal from Darwin Núñez ensured all three points, stretching their lead to 14 points.

Elsewhere, Brighton & Hove Albion edged Fulham 2-1, securing victory with a last-minute penalty, while Manchester United and Arsenal battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Crystal Palace narrowly defeated Ipswich Town 1-0, and Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Brentford. All this and more, reviewed in this week’s Just For Kicks.