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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Will Unwin at the City Ground

Nottingham Forest’s top-five hopes dealt blow by Doucouré and Everton

Abdoulaye Doucouré celebrates scoring Everton's opening goal against Nottingham Forest
Abdoulaye Doucouré celebrates scoring Everton's opening goal against Nottingham Forest Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

It should be the best of times for Nottingham Forest, but the great expectations of securing an historic Champions League place risk making it the worst if they miss out. A Murillo mistake gave Everton victory in stoppage time as the pressure started to show on Forest.

The Brazil centre-back lost the ball just inside the Everton half, allowing Dwight McNeil to breakaway and slip in Abdoulaye Doucouré to finish the job in the 94th minute. The visitors deserved the win against a side who did not live up to their lofty position of third place.

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