Glasner beats Emery again as Forest edge Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest edged Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park, leaving Unai Emery still searching for his side’s first Premier League victory of the season, as Sky Sports reports.

It was also another chapter in the recent head-to-head story between the two coaches. Once again, Oliver Glasner got the better of Emery, who remains winless in eight matches against the Austrian.

Forest’s late edge

The match turned early in the second half. Liam Delap put Forest in front just 45 seconds after the restart, continuing his progress after a high-profile move.

Villa needed an injection, and Emery responded by turning to new arrivals Johan Manzambi and Ibrahim Mbaye. The changes paid off when Alysson scored his first goal for the club to make it 1-1.

Ten men, decisive finish

With 10 minutes left, Villa suffered another blow: Ian Maatsen was forced off after hobbling badly. Since Emery’s side had already used all their substitutes, Villa had to close the game with 10 men.

Then, with just two minutes remaining, Igor Jesus produced the decisive finish to secure the 2-1 win for Forest. Sky Sports’ match report highlights how Forest found the punch in the closing stages despite the home side’s response earlier on.

Source: Sky Sports.