1 Nottm Forest (Jan 3, 2026) Game Analysis
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Key Points:
- Ollie Watkins marked his 250th appearance for Aston Villa by scoring in a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, contributing to Villa's 11th consecutive home win.
- John McGinn scored twice, including a remarkable 35-yard goal, helping Villa achieve their best home winning streak since 1990 and move into second place in the Premier League.
- Nottingham Forest suffered their fourth straight defeat, deepening their relegation worries and continuing a poor run that led to the sacking of manager Steve Cooper.
- Despite a brief Forest comeback through Morgan Gibbs-White, Villa controlled the match and extended their lead over fifth-placed Chelsea to 12 points, strengthening their Champions League qualification prospects.
- Forest goalkeeper
