Brentford capitalise as Nottingham Forest’s attacking struggles continue
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0, extending Forest’s run of poor results and leaving manager Oliver Glasner demanding major changes. He accepted responsibility for the team’s problems but said players and staff must commit to his approach, warning that different personnel or a different manager may be needed if the club cannot change.
Forest created more chances but again failed to convert them, while both Brentford goals involved defender Nikola Milenkovic: he scored an own goal and later deflected a move finished by Igor Thiago. Forest have lost four of their past five matches and were third-bottom despite ranking third in Opta’s expected table; they have failed to score in five of nine league games.
In short
- Brentford beat Forest 2-0.
- Glasner says it is time for major changes.
- Forest have failed to score in five of nine league games.
Explained simply
Brentford and Nottingham Forest are Premier League football clubs, competing in England’s top division. Forest are managed by Oliver Glasner, whose job includes choosing the team and setting its tactics; Brentford are among their league rivals.
A team can create chances without scoring, so results may not reflect how often it threatens its opponents. Expected-goals measures estimate the quality of chances created, offering one way to compare performances with points earned, while a club’s position in the table is determined by points from matches.
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