Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his side must “ignore the noise” after they gained a much-needed victory in the race for Premier League survival.
Forest’s 3-1 win over Fulham put a three-point cushion between them and the drop zone and, coupled with the point they earned against Crystal Palace on Saturday, meant they overturned the four-point deduction they received for breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
“It was tough to take when the points were taken from us,” said Nuno. “But we stick together, let’s ignore the noise and try to do our job. There’s still a long way to go.”
The top-flight relegation battle has intensified in recent weeks as Everton, another team in trouble after receiving a six-point deduction on appeal for financial breaches, gained a vital point against Newcastle to move four clear of 18th-placed Luton.
Meanwhile, Burnley may have given themselves a chance after they extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a draw against Wolves.