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Nottingham Forest suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on December 22, 2025, with Raúl Jiménez’s first-half penalty proving the decisive blow. The loss halted Sean Dyche’s side’s recent momentum following their impressive 3-0 win over Tottenham, leaving them in 17th place with an 18-point tally and a five-point buffer above the relegation zone.The match was decided in stoppage time of the first half when Douglas Luiz clipped Fulham’s Kevin in the box, allowing Jiménez to coolly slot home from the spot after a lengthy VAR review. Forest struggled to create clear chances throughout, managing few shots on target and failing to trouble Bernd Leno significantly.Post-match, Forest supporters took to social media to express their disappointment, with several players coming under fire for sub-par performances. Midfielders Elliot Anderson and captain Morgan Gibbs-White were singled out for lacking intensity and influence, while striker Taiwo Awoniyi faced criticism despite poor service from teammates. Defender Nikola Milenkovic also drew ire for a petulant clash with Jorge Cuenca late in the game.Many fans lamented the team’s inability to shift gears away from home, calling the display “second gear at best” and urging changes in January. Calls to sell underperforming stars grew louder, reflecting growing frustration amid a season of inconsistency. Dyche’s men now face a tough festive fixture against Manchester City, needing a response to silence the critics.
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