Nottingham Forest saw their survival hopes hit with a sucker punch on Saturday as Josh Da Silva netted a late winner for Brentford and provided the latest twist in what has arguably been one of the great battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Steve Cooper’s men looked to be en route to back-to-back victories after Brazilian midfielder Danilo had given them the lead in West London. A free-kick from Ivan Toney ten minutes from time got the hosts level before Da Silva's winner deep into added time secured victory.
Forest were left floored but the cheers from their rivals Leicester, Everton and Leeds could almost be heard from across the country. The fight to avoid demotion to the Championship now looks set to go the distance following the latest turn.
