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Anthony Elanga scored the winner in added time as Nottingham Forest came from behind after 86 minutes to beat Aston Villa at the City Ground and move into fourth place in the Premier League.
The Elango forward scored his first goal of the season in a timely manner, tapping in Elliot Anderson’s cross in the 93rd minute to send his side above Manchester City.
Nikola Milenkovic’s second header in two games drew the hosts level six minutes earlier, responding to Jhon Duran’s first goal in the 63rd minute for a Villa team whose three-game winning streak came to an end.
ANTHONY ELANGA GUYS IN INJURY TIME! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/saAjkQETAA
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 14, 2024
Forest vs Villa
Having started the day on 25 points just behind the top four, the European hopefuls shared a relatively quiet first half, although Villa felt they should have been awarded a penalty for Elliot Anderson’s challenge on Morgan Rogers.
Compelling second-half drama began when Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a superb save to narrowly clear Nicolas Dominguez’s header off the line, making it even sweeter for Unai Emery’s side when Duran’s clever header from John McGinn’s aerial pass broke the deadlock.
Nikola Milenkovic scores a late equalizer for Forest! 💥 pic.twitter.com/cfV2iNoidi
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 14, 2024
Chris Wood thought he had equalized with his 11th goal of the season when he turned in Elanga’s low cross nine minutes from time, only for a lengthy video review by the assistant referee to rule out the goal.
Relief arrived in time for the home fans when centre-back Milenkovic headed home Morgan Gibbs-White’s cross, with the draw enough to keep Forest above Villa on goal difference.
Sweden international Elanga has had other ideas, ensuring Forest have won three of their last four matches and four of their last five at home.
WHAT A DEFENSE BY EMILIAN MARTINEZ! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/E9ASoBwWpo
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 14, 2024
Duran kicks off and scores again
After establishing himself as a prolific substitute with four goals in five Premier League games at the start of the season, Duran made his first league start last Saturday and scored the only goal in the home game against Southampton.
Milenkovic was also on target that day, opening his account for the campaign with the first goal in Forest’s 3-2 win against Manchester United.
John Duran leads Aston Villa! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zXtoxBLVKO
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 14, 2024
In contrast, Elanga’s goal was his first since February. The 22-year-old has scored six times in 56 appearances since joining Forest from Manchester United in July 2023 and has also provided 11 assists.
Forest are next in action away to 10th Brentford next Saturday (15:00 GMT), while Villa host Manchester City at 12.30pm on the same day.
