NOTTINGHAM FOREST clawed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Fulham at home, securing 29 points and moving to 17th place on goal difference.
A potential game-winning goal by Dan Ndoye in the 63rd minute was overturned by VAR after an offside call, leaving fans frustrated but coach Vitor Pereira unshaken.
"This is not a speed-race, this is a marathon," Pereira said. He highlighted the impact of substitutes Ndoye and Taiwo Awoniyi, praising their energy and one-on-one strength.
With West Ham now in the bottom three, the race remains tight. "We control what we do on the pitch," Pereira stated. "The decision will be at the end. I hope we can get points to escape."