Noises coming from the #ManCity dressing room suggest Elliot Anderson is effectively being asked to operate as both a No6 and No8 when picked as the deepest midfielder, to join play high up the pitch.
That also relies on somebody covering. That somebody does not exist in this current setup, Enzo Fernandez always too high and wide elsewhere. When they lose duels as happened at the City Ground, @ManCity are not stable enough to recover.
Club analysts have sat with Anderson to go over video clips on how best to follow these instructions to the benefit of the team.
Read the full analysis from @Jack_Gaughan. ⤵️
https://t.co/G9vei52Ihq
Defeat for @WestHam means that @NFFC and @LUFC have secured their Premier League status for 2026/27 🔒
How the remainder of the season looks for @SpursOfficial and @WestHam as they aim to avoid relegation 👇
Nottingham Forest Football Club wishes to express its deepest concern and heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London yesterday evening.
Many of our London-based supporters were travelling home on that train following our match at the City Ground, and our thoughts are very much with everyone caught up in such a distressing incident.
The Club is aware that many individuals demonstrated extraordinary bravery which undoubtedly helped prevent even greater harm. The entire Nottingham Forest family stands firmly behind them as they recover from the events of yesterday.
Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest’s owner, said:
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened. The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represents the very best of humanity and the very best of our club’s community.
“We will make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to enable them to access the best possible medical care as they recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”
Since leaving Man United in 2023, Anthony Elanga has 20 goal contributions in the Premier League...
No Man United winger has managed more in that time.
Nottingham Forest have won 11 games in the Premier League this season. All but one of those wins have come with 50% or less possession.
Saints (A) 1-0 - 35% possession
Liverpool (A) 1-0 - 31%
Palace (H) 1-0 - 50%
Leicester (A) 3-1 - 36%
Ipswich (H) 1-0 - 45%
Man Utd (A) 3-2 - 29%
Villa (H) 2-1 - 50%
Brentford (A) 2-0 - 36%
Tottenham (H) 1-0 - 30%
Everton (A) 2-0 - 36%
Everyone knows how they’re going to play; stopping them from doing it successfully is another thing altogether. 👏
@NickyKirkwood Lads I've just seen Dominic solanke walking through the City Ground completely marked out the game. Think it's about time he lost his man. #angeout