Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: EPL Match Preview, Predicted Line-ups and Fantasy XI
After securing their first win of the Premier League season against Luton last time out, Chelsea will be looking to seize the momentum as they host Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Aiming to win three competitive matches on the bounce for the first time since March, Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge for Saturday afternoon's Premier League battle.
Match Details:
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Saturday 2 September
Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
Referee: Tim Robinson
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview
The dreaded international break is nearly upon us, with Gameweek 4 being the final matchday before the fortnight-long hiatus. Chelsea will aim to make it three wins in a row when they host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea did not start the Mauricio Pochettino era as well as they would have liked. After playing out a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in their season-opener, the Blues suffered a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in Gameweek 2. But Pochettino and his charges have bounced back in the past week, beating Luton Town and AFC Wimbledon.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest will be disappointed at getting eliminated from the EFL Cup this week, losing 1-0 at home to Burnley in the second round. But the Tricky Trees have given a good account of themselves in the Premier League, losing two games by the odd goal while clinching a 2-1 win in their only home game thus far. Such a run has left them 14th on the table.
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest clashed four times last season, with the Blues winning twice and the other two games ending in stalemates. But the corresponding fixture ended in a 2-2 draw, with Raheem Sterling and Taiwo Awoniyi scoring a brace each.
Team News:
Chelsea:
It was no surprise that Pochettino shuffled his pack for the midweek cup victory, but we should see the Argentine roll out a similar XI to the one that beat Luton 3-0 on matchday three.
However, with question marks arising over Conor Gallagher's future, we could perhaps see Enzo Fernandez drop into the midfield pivot again and Noni Madueke come into the side after his impressive performance against AFC Wimbledon.
Chelsea's injury list remains extensive, with Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit Badiashile and Christopher Nkunku all still absent.
Nottingham Forest:
Steve Cooper deployed what was close to a complete second string XI on Wednesday as Forest crashed out of the Carabao Cup to Burnley.
The visitors will be without the suspended Joe Worrall, while Brennan Johnson might not be on the club's books by the time the summer transfer window slams shut amid interest from Tottenham. Anthony Elanga could replace the Welshman in the XI if that is the case.
Moussa Niakhate will likely come in for the suspended Worrall at the heart of Forest's back three.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Head to Head
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Nottingham Forest in all competitions since a 2-0 loss in January 1997. However, following a run of seven straight victories, the Blues drew both Premier League clashes against Forest last season. Meanwhile, the Tricky Trees have won just one of their most recent 14 away games against Chelsea in all competitions (D5 L8) and are winless in nine since a 2-0 victory in January 1995.
Chelsea earned their first league win of the season against Luton Town last week, ending a run of eight Premier League games without a home win (D5 L3). They last won consecutively at Stamford Bridge between August and October last season (a run of three).
Nottingham Forest have won just one of their 21 Premier League away games since their return to the division last season (D5 L15), going down 3-2 to Manchester United last week despite going 2-0 ahead in just four minutes.
Chelsea are the only side yet to have a shot from high turnover in the Premier League this season, despite ranking sixth for high turnovers overall (28). Only Wolverhampton Wanderers (10) and Liverpool (7) have faced more shots from high turnovers so far than Nottingham Forest (6).
Chelsea vs Nottingham: Predicted Line-ups:
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Forest (3-4-2-1): Sanchez; Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gusto; Caicedo, Fernandez, Chilwell; Madueke, Jackson, Sterling.
Forest predicted lineup vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Turner; Boly, Niakhate, McKenna; Aurier, Yates, Danilo, Aina; Elanga, Gibbs-White; Awoniyi.
Manchester United vs Southampton Premier League 2024-25 Highlights: Amad's hat-trick gives a below-par United 3-1 win
Read the highlights of the Manchester United vs Southampton match in the Premier League as Amad Diallo's hat-trick helped United get a 3-1 win over Saints.
Hello and welcome to sports points another live coverage of Premier League football. Tonight, we will be covering the Premier League 2024-25 fixture of Manchester United vs Southampton at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium
This will be Manchester United's first home match of 2025 and Ruben Amorim and his men will be looking for a win since last month. However, United will be confident after knocking out Arsenal in the 3rd round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
On the other hand, the Saints have not won a game since their win against Everton in November last year.
So sit back and relax as we bring you all the live updates of this exciting fixture from our web desk. Keep refreshing the page to get new updates regularly.
LIVE Updates
Jan 16, 2025, 8:02 PM
Live Score
Jan 16, 2025, 10:22 PM
Final thoughts!
Amad saved Manchester United for an embarrassment. I am pretty sure at 82nd minute no one at Old Trafford believed it could be 3-1 for United.
But, credit to them, they hang on. Top class changes for Amorim as well.
Meantime, Southampton would be really disappointed to not earn any point from this match. If it was not for Onana, they could have scored 3-4 goals. But, as they said, if you do not kill them, they will hunt you. United did that.
Amad becomes the second youngest Manchester United player to score a Premier League hat-trick after Wayne Rooney.
First win at home for Ruben Amorim and he will be relieved. They now move to No. 12 while Southampton stay at the bottom of the table with only 6 points.
So, that was it from my end tonight. Thank you for staying with us. Good night. We will see you in another LIVE blog soon.
Zirkzee took too much time before takin the shot from inside the box. His shot was blocked on the right.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:21 PM
63' | Change for Southampton
Dibling is replaced by Smallbone.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:21 PM
61' | Save from Ramsdale
Garnacho's rocket shot from outside the box goes straight to Ramsdale.
United with the momentum as Dibling gets some medical attention.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:19 PM
59' | Chance for United
What a chance but Antony bottles it!
Perfect cross from Garnacho through the legs of Bree. But, at the far post, Antony could not do justice to the cross from his Argentine partner.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:18 PM
58' | Chance for Sulemana
OHHHHH! That should get a goal there.
Sulemana, once again with all the work. He ran away with the ball from midfield in to the penalty box but, his shot targeting the far post, was not target.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:15 PM
56' | Garnacho with a cross
Garnacho from edge of the box, tried to lob the ball at the far post where Amad tried his best to get the header.
However, it was too high for Amad.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:12 PM
53' | Double change for United
Ugarte and Hojlund are replaced by Zirkzee and Collyer
Jan 16, 2025, 9:11 PM
52' | Yellow card
Yellow card for for Martinez as he tried to stop Ugochukwu. Free-kick from a dangerous position.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:10 PM
51' | Block from De Ligt
Solid block from De Ligt as Aribo was able to find his way inside the box after beating Yoro.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:09 PM
49' | Corner for Southampton
Top class from Sulemana to win the battle against Amad and then dribble his way through the defense before making a pass to Aribo.
But, Ugarte was there to make the ball go for a corner.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:06 PM
46' | Antony in action already
Bruno making a move from the midfield and then made an entry in the final third.
Antony came from behind to get the pass from him and send a left footed shot, but over the bar.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:04 PM
46' | Change for United in second half
Antony comes in for United replacing Mainoo.
Jan 16, 2025, 9:00 PM
Half-time stats
Stat
Manchester United
Southampton
Total Passes
279
254
Possession (%)
52%
48%
Total Shots
10
8
Shots on Target
1
5
Jan 16, 2025, 8:50 PM
Half-time | Manchester United 0-1 Southampton
Southampton, who are bottom of the table leave the field with a 1-0 lead over the Red Devils.
An own goal from Ugarte and their poor show at home continues.
Amorim surely will make some changes in the second half. It will be interesting to see if the Saints can keep the momentum in the final 45 minutes.
Garnacho's pass found Bruno in the middle. At first, he looked to go for a shot, but decided to go inside a bit more and then take a shot.
However, his shot hit his own teammate Hojlund.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:36 PM
34' | Sulemana with a great play
After a dummy in their own half, Sulemana did all the work on the left by his own.
However, a cutback the Ghanian striker missed the target with a right-footed curling shot.
Great play but lacked the finish.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:32 PM
30' | Dibling with a shot
Dibling looking confident here as he tries a shot from outside the box after receiving the ball from Fernandes.
However, it goes over the goal.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:29 PM
28' | Double save from Onana
Wonderful from the United goalkeeper.
Dibling had the chance to run inside the box before making an effort with his left foot from left. But, Onana was up for it.
The rebound ball fell onto the feet of Fernandes, but his shot was also saved by Onana.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:28 PM
25' | Garnacho's shot is blocked
Another chance for Garnacho to find the net from a close range.
However, his right-footed effort was blocked by Sugawara.
In the rebound play, United had appealed for a penalty but the VAR denied.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:26 PM
23' | Chance for United
This time it was Amad, who made an breezing entry into the box.
After watching Ramsdale coming out, he made a cutback, looking for Garnacho in the middle.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:22 PM
20' | Huge miss from Garnacho
Genuine chance. He should score from here.
Hojlund picked out Garnacho in the middle of the box with a great cross from left.
However, he missed the target with his effort. Everyone knows it should have been 1-0 for United.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:20 PM
19' | Fernandes is injured
Bruno Ferandes's free-kick hits Saint's Fernandes direct on the head. He is down.
However, he stood up after a few seconds.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:19 PM
17' | Corner for United
Bruno Fernandes got the ball after quite a few time and he was able to make an entry to the final third from right.
But, his attempt from the edge of the box was deflected for a corner. `
Jan 16, 2025, 8:18 PM
16' | Save from Onana
Easy this time.
It is Fernandes again who made a quick run into the box before sending an easy gab for Onana.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:17 PM
15' | Flat start for United
Jan 16, 2025, 8:14 PM
12' | Save from Onana
First chance of the game and first big save of the night.
Sulemana found the space to make the run on the left and then enter the box before making an effort with his right foot.
Onana however was ready to negate that with a dive to his left.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:12 PM
10' | Saints looking good
Saints have looked good so far. No great chance for United so far.
Meantime the visitors have been able to hold on to ball, win the ball back and make some passes in the middle.
Fernandes and Sugawara are controlling the midfield for them.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:10 PM
9' | Free-kick for Southampton
Saints win their first free-kick at the edge of the box as Lisandro fouled Fernandes.
Dangerous position.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:08 PM
6' | Good from Amad
Amad did well here. He has to track the ball down to the back as Southampton attempted their first attack with Sulemana trying to enter the box from left.
The ball nearly went for the corner before Aamd recovered that for them after making a good tackle.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:06 PM
3' | Garncho makes things happen on the byline
As we were talking, Ugarte found Garnacho on the left. The Argentinean did well to make a good run.
But, could not serve the cross with his weak foot. Corner for United.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:05 PM
2' | Amad and Mazraoui will be key for United
United will look to create more space in the wide areas with Garnacho and Burno hitting final third areas. In that case, both Amad and Mazraoui will be key for them.
Jan 16, 2025, 8:01 PM
1' | Kick off
Here we GO!
United in their red and white while Southampton are in Yellow and black stripes.
“Harry [Maguire] is tired. He had a tough week, he was ill, and he still played. And I think Southampton will play without a striker, so with more speed in front. So Leny [Yoro] is a quick player, he’s a top talent, he needs to play and he’s ready to cope with the demands of the game," United head coach told TNT Sports before the kick-off.
Saturday 14 September 2024 St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton Southampton 0-3 Man Utd
Sunday 12 March 2023 Old Trafford, Manchester Man Utd 0-0 Southampton
Saturday 27 August 2022 St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
Saturday 12 February 2022 Old Trafford, Manchester Man Utd 1-1 Southampton
Sunday 22 August 2021 St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton Southampton 1-1 Man Utd
Jan 16, 2025, 4:58 PM
Head-to-head stats
Team
Total Wins
Home Wins
Away Wins
Matches Played
Draws
Man Utd
30
16
14
49
12
Southampton
7
5
2
Jan 16, 2025, 4:56 PM
Tonight's venue | Old Trafford Stadium
Jan 16, 2025, 4:53 PM
How to watch the match?
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England is home to some of the most iconic and successful football clubs in the world. From legendary teams with the most trophy histories to the modern-day giants dominating the game, the country boasts a rich footballing tradition. These clubs have captured hearts, inspired generations, and brought countless moments of joy to their fans.
In the list, we will explore the 15 most successful clubs in England, celebrated for their achievements on both domestic and international stages. Whether it's Premier league titles, FA Cups, or European glory, these teams have left an incredible mark on the beautiful game.
The 15 Most Successful Football Clubs in England:
Rank
Club
Titles
1
Liverpool FC
69
2
Manchester United
68
3
Arsenal
48
4
Manchester City
36
5
Chelsea
34
6
Tottenham
26
7
Aston Villa
25
8
Everton
24
9
Newcastle United
14
10
Nottingham Forest
13
11
Wolves
13
12
Blackburn Rovers
12
13
Sunderland
10
14
Leeds United
9
15
West Brom
9
1. Liverpool FC: (69 trophies)
The Reds are the most decorated club in English football, after beatingChelsea in the Carabao Cup final in February 2024. They are now ahead of their fierce rivals, Manchester United in the list.
Jurgen Klopp was the man to have guided Liverpool to the top of the list. The German won the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cup competitions during his sparkling spells at Anfield.
Liverpool faced relegation in the 1894, 1903, and 1954 seasons, but after their promotion to the main division in 1962, they never faced any kind of relegation or demotion in their history.
Since their Promotion, they have won many trophies and became in powerhouse of English football. Back in 2001, they managed to secure a treble when they secured the FA Cup, Premier League, and UEFA Cup.
Manchester United fans will be forever grateful for the huge amount of success brought by Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scottish manager dominated the Premier League with the Red Devils.
The former Red Devils manager won 13 Premier League titles. The former Red Devil's boss registered themselves in the list of one of the most successful clubs in England.
Manchester United was already a huge club before Sir Alex's managerial career. But, he United an European Giant, winning every title possible.
United's most recent cup success came in the FA Cup final triumph against their city rivals Manchester City to round of the 2023/24 campaign.
Arsenal with 48 trophies are the third most successful club in English football at the moment. Rich with past glory and a few minor success, they are still one of the most prestigious clubs in European football.
However, it has been decades since Arsenal lifted the biggest trophy in English Football. The Gunner's triumph in 2004 was perhaps the most impressive success the league has ever seen.
Arsene Wenger was the reason for the Gunner's success. The Frenchman filled his team with legendary players like Thierry Henry, Patrick Viera, and Robert Pires and went undefeated entire season in 2003-04.
The Invincible season was the last time the Gunners side won the league title. However, the north London club boasts of their success in the FA Cup.
Despite not winning any bigger trophy in recent years, Arsenal still find themselves in the list of most successful football clubs in England.
Manchester City were crowned Champions League Winners for the first time in their history in June 2023 under Pep Guardiola. They faced Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul, a magnificent goal scored by Rodri and that was the only goal that helped City win their first UCL trophy.
In that 2022/23 season, Guardiola's lads managed to win the FA Cup and the League title, as they completed a historic treble, which helped them become one of most successful teams of the current era.
The Citizens have now moved above Chelsea and into fourth position when it comes to the most successful club in England. However they are still 12 trophies behind Arsenal and have a long way to catch their local rival Manchester United.
Their recent success and trophy run is the reason that they are one of the most successful clubs in England.
Chelsea had enjoyed moderate success before the Russian clique Roman Abramovich took over the club in July 2003. Few domestic cup successes were still impressive to have in the trophy cabinet.
In 2004, Roman Abramovich appointed Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, which was the real turning point for the Blues' success. Their dominance under the Mourinho was enough to declare the Blues as one of the biggest in Europe and England.
The Portuguese manager was the first boss of the Blues, who got an extremely healthy transfer budget at Stamford Bridge. He won two Premier League titles in his two back-to-back seasons in West London.
Since then, Chelsea have won the trophy a further two times, as well as two Champions Leagues.
Tottenham often find themselves as a joke for rival fans due to their lack of recent success. The last time a major silverware was brought back to the white side of North London was in 2008 after Jonathan Woodgate scored the winning goal in the Carabao Cup final against city rivals, Chelsea.
For the past 15 years, the Spurs have gone through this dry spell with different players and managers. Jose Mourinho, Antonia Conte, and currently Ange Postecoglou, all failed to bring silverware back for Spurs.
Because of their previous glory days, the Spurs are still comfortably in the top 10 of this list with 26 titles and has a tag for being one of the most successful clubs in England.
Aston Villa are in the 7th position with 25 major trophies In their cabinet. The Lions won Most of their trophies in 1980s and 90s which help them to rank high in this list.
Some modern fans may be unaware that Aston Villa lifted the European Cup (Champions League) in 1982. Villa is a giant club with a long history, they lifted seven Premier League trophies, with the last coming in 1981.
However in most recent years the villa fans have not been able to test any success. Hopefully Unai Emery and his lads will be able to bring back glorious days shortly to Villa Park.
Everton, the city rival of the Premier League giants, Liverpool, have not won anything since 1995. The Merseyside Club lifted the FA Cup at the end of the 1994/95 season. A defeat in the final of the same competition against Chelsea in 2009 is the closest the Merseyside Club have come till then.
Despite not much of Success in the recent times , Everton with 24 titles is one of the ten most successful clubs in England at the moment .
The club has Nine Premier League titles as well as five FA Cups. They may not have any European Cup in their best days, but they have conquered a Club World Cup title.
Newcastle United also make the top 10 of this list. It would not be a surprise if the Magpies go on to add a few more trophies to their tally in the next few years given the wealth of their Owners.
Eddie Howe's men came so close to adding an EFL Cup to their cabinet in 2023 but were defeated in the final against Manchester United putting an end to their trophy dream since 1999 FA Cup.
Despite the recent disappointment, the trophies and histories are enough to declare them as England's one of the most successful clubs.
Back in the day Newcastle won 4 Premier League titles in 1904,1907, 1909, and 1927. During that late 1800s and early 1900s they were one of the most successful teams in England with 6 FA Cups and a few English Super Cup titles.
Breakdown of Newcastle United's trophies:
Premier League: 4 titles
FA Cup: 6 titles
English Super Cup: 2 titles
Intertoto- Cup: 1 title
English 2nd-tier League: 4 titles
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1 title
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
4
1927, 1909, 1907, 1904
FA Cup
6
1855, 1852, 1832, 1850, 1924, 1910
English Super Cup
2
1909, 1907
Intertoto Cup
1
1907
English 2nd-tier League
4
1865, 1892, 2010, 2017
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
1
1969
10. Nottingham Forest: (13 titles)
Nottingham Forest was previously a brilliant team, and their status as a giant club remains to this day. Their demotion to second division and third division has not been enough to bring down the reputation of the two-time UEFA Champions League Winners.
Brian Clough, the former Nottingham boss, was the reason behind their European and domestic glories in the 1977/78 season. Post their one and only Premier League title, they conquered Europe in the next season and followed that up by defending the title as well.
But, post Clough's days were over, they were relegated from the Premier League in 1993 after reaching the 1991 FA Cup final and 1992 League Cup final. Though they came back in the following year, but was relegated again in 1997 and 1999.
After winning the 2022 championship title they were promoted back to Premier League for the first time since the 1998–99 season. Now, this season under Nuno Espírito Santo, they are one of the title contenders.
Breakdown of Nottingham Forest's trophies:
Premier League: 1 title
UEFA Champions League: 2 titles
UEFA Super Cup: 1 title
FA Cup: 2 titles
Carabao Cup: 4 titles
English Super Cup: 1 title
English 2nd-tier League: 3 titles
English 3rd-tier League: 1 title
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
1
1977-78
UEFA Champions League
2
1980, 1979
UEFA Super Cup
1
1980
FA Cup
2
1898, 1859
Carabao Cup
4
1990, 1989, 1979, 1978
English Super Cup
1
1979
English 2nd-tier League
3
1998, 1922, 1907
English 3rd-tier League
1
1950
11. Wolverhampton Wanderers: (13 trophies)
The most successful period of Wolves was in the 1950s as the club won three Premier Leagues and a FA Cup. There was even talk that Wolves was one of the Biggest Clubs in English Football during that period.
From 1954 to 1960 they won 3 Premier League titles and were runners-up in other three seasons.
In the 21st century, they lifted lower league titles three times. They conquered the second and third division thrice in this century and have been in and out of Premier League quite a few times.
Breakdown of Wolve's trophies:
Premier League: 3 titles
FA Cup: 4 titles
English Super Cup: 4 titles
Carabao Cup: 2 titles
English 2nd-tier League: 4 titles
English 3rd-tier League: 2 titles
English 4th-tier League: 1 title
Football Heritage Trophy: 1 title
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
3
1959, 1958, 1954
FA Cup
4
1893, 1908, 1949, 1960
English Super Cup
4
1950, 1955, 1960, 1961
Carabao Cup
2
1974, 1980
English 2nd-tier League
4
1932, 1977, 2009, 2018
English 3rd-tier League
2
1989, 2014
English 4th-tier League
1
1988
Football Heritage Trophy
1
1988
12. Blackburn Rovers: (12 titles)
Blackburn Rovers fans now have to deal with the life in the second tier of English Football. However, they remain one of the most successful clubs in England in terms of major trophies.
It has been over a decade now in the second-tier league for them. But in the past, they were one of the best teams in England.
Rover's last Premier League title was in the 1994/95 season when they beat Manchester United in the league and managed to get their first league glory after many years. Premier League's highest goal scorer Alan Shearer was part of that team as well.
They have three Premier League titles in their cabinet to go with 6 FA cup triumphs as well.
Breakdown of their trophies:
Premier League: 3 titles
FA Cup: 6 titles
Carabao Cup: 1 title
English Super Cup: 1 title
English 2nd-tier League: 1 title
English 3rd-tier League: 1 title
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
3
1912, 1914, 1995
FA Cup
6
1928, 1891, 1890, 1886, 1885, 1884
Carabao Cup
1
2002
English Super Cup
1
1913
English 2nd-tier League
1
1938-39
English 3rd-tier League
1
1974-75
13. Sunderland (10 titles):
Sunderland is the second team to make the list which is currently not in the top tier of English football. The Black Cats are jumping between the First and the second leagues of English football since the 2000s.
It could be a shock for many that Sunderland won the Premier League six times and Two FA Cups to make a count of eight major trophies in their cabinet. Sunderland won the Second division league as many as five times to get promoted back to the Premier League.
In recent years, they won the Football League Trophy or the EFL Trophy in 2021 as their only trophy in last 17 years.
Breakdown of the trophies:
Premier League: 6 titles
FA Cup: 2 titles
English Super Cup: 1 title
English 2nd-Tier League: 5 titles
English 3rd- Tier League: 1 title
Football League trophy: 1 title
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
6
1892, 1893, 1894, 1902, 1913, 1936
FA Cup
2
1936–37, 1972–73
English Super Cup
1
1937
English 2nd-Tier League
5
1976, 1996, 1999, 2005, 2007
English 3rd-Tier League
1
1987–88
Football League Trophy
1
2020-21
14. Leeds United: (9 trophies)
Leeds United, founded in 1919, is a historic football club known for its resilience and passionate fanbase. Leeds United is the third club in this list, that is not in the topflight of English Football at the moment.
Leeds won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and a Carabao Cup along with a few Super Cups and Second Division titles to finish 14th among the English clubs with most major trophies.
Breakdown of the trophies:
Premier League: 3 titles
FA Cup: 1 title
English Super Cup: 2 titles
Carabao Cup: 1 title
English 2nd-Tier League: 4 titles
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 2 titles
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
3
1992, 1974, 1969
FA Cup
1
1972
English Super Cup
2
1970, 1993
Carabao Cup
1
1968
English 2nd-Tier League
4
2020, 1990, 1964, 1924
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
2
1968, 1971
15. West Bromwich Albion (9 titles):
West Bromwich Albion or West Borm Are one of the most historical football clubs in World Football. They were the founding member of the English Football League which is the oldest Football League in the world.
In 1920, They won their first and only Premier League title and since then have spent many years in the first and second division of English football. Their last major trophy was in 1968 when they lifted the fa Cup title.
However they won their last trophy was the Second Tier League title in 2007-08 season.
Breakdown of the trophies:
Premier League: 1 title
FA Cup: 5 titles
English Super Cup: 2 titles
Carabao Cup: 1 title
English 2nd- Tier League: 3 titles
Trophy
Number of Titles
Winning Seasons
Premier League
1
1920
FA Cup
5
1888, 1892, 1931, 1954, 1968
English Super Cup
2
1920, 1955
Carabao Cup
1
1966
English 2nd-Tier League
3
1902, 1911, 2008
These Cubs symbolize the heart of English football, with each contribution to the sport's rich tapestry. Whether it's Manchester United's worldwide appeal, Liverpool's European heroics, or histories of a few second-division clubs, every club's success is worth celebrating.
Note: The content was written by Swastik Debnath and was edited and contributed by Koushik Biswas later.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 Highlights: Forest move to second position after a 1-1 tie against Liverpool
Catch highlights of the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC match in Premier League 20024-25 Nottingham Forest moved to number two position in the points table after 1-1 draw against Liverpool.
Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another LIVE blog. Tonight, we will be covering the high-voltage Premier League fixture of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC as both the hosts look to stunt the table topper.
On the other hand, if Liverpool FC can win this match, they will further mark their authority in the league table as the title contender.
Nottingham Forest are currently at number three with 40 points in 20 games. Meantime, Liverpool are top with 46 points after playing one less game than their opponents.
So, as we build up for this exciting match, hold your breath and keep refreshing the page for all the LIVE updates.
LIVE Updates
Jan 14, 2025, 8:04 PM
LIVE Score
Jan 14, 2025, 10:07 PM
Premier League table after the match!
Premier League Matchweek 21 Table
Position
Club
Played
Goal Difference
Points
1
Liverpool
20
+28
47
2
Nott'm Forest
21
+10
41
3
Arsenal
20
+21
40
4
Chelsea
21
+15
37
5
Newcastle
20
+12
35
6
Man City
21
+9
35
7
Bournemouth
21
+7
34
8
Aston Villa
20
-2
32
9
Fulham
21
+2
30
10
Brentford
21
+3
28
11
Brighton
20
+1
28
12
West Ham
21
-14
26
13
Spurs
20
+12
24
14
Man Utd
20
-5
23
15
Crystal Palace
20
-7
21
16
Everton
19
-10
17
17
Wolves
20
-14
16
18
Ipswich
20
-15
16
19
Leicester
20
-21
14
20
Southampton
20
-32
6
Jan 14, 2025, 9:58 PM
Full time | NFO 1-1 LIV
Great second half from Liverpool but it was not good enough to win all the three points from the City Ground.
Nottingham's winning streak is over but they remain undefeated in last seven games. Outstanding!
Liverpool would be disappointed not find a way in the first half. But, Nottingham were top class, chasing the ball, running around and throwing their bodies.
Chris Wood with his 13th goal of the season gave Nottingham the lead. Super subs Diogo Jota and Tsimikas gave Liverpool the equaliser.
Chance for Trent to receive the ball in the middle of the box, but he failed to control the pass.
Maybe it was the last chance for them to score.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:51 PM
90+2' | Sels with another save
What a second half for the goalkeeper!
Cody Gakpo with a right-footed shot from right and the deflection made it hard for Sels to stop that.
He was ready for it. It goes for a corner.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:49 PM
90' | 7 minutes added
7 minutes added to full time.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:48 PM
90' | Triple change for Nottingham
Gibbs-White, Wood and Williams replaced Morato, Awoniyi and Moreno.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:47 PM
89' | Salah misses the target
Salah misses the target with a volley after Sales punched away the corner and the ball fell onto the Egyptian's feet.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:46 PM
88' | Top save from Sels
Mac Allister with a great pass for Salah, who made a quick turn and sent a left-footed chip in.
But Sales jumped in the air to get a finger tip to it. Corner for Liverpool
Jan 14, 2025, 9:45 PM
87' | Liverpool building pressure
After waiting for so long, Curtis Jones finally got the corner. Goal coming?
Murillo was there negate the corner though.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:42 PM
84' | Sels makes a save
Though this time Williams was there with Salah to close the angle, but Sels came out to grab the ball.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:42 PM
84' | Change for Nottingham
Callum Hudson-Odoi is replaced by Jota Silva.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:41 PM
83' | Salah misses the target
Trent to Szoboszlai, who played out wide to Salah. But, the Egyptian could not keep the ball inside the net with his left-footed shot.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:40 PM
82' | Save from Sels
Important deflection from Sels. Jota with another right-footed effort from the edge of the box, and Sels was able to get a finger tip to it.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:39 PM
81' | Bodies everywhere
Box-to-box action from both teams and as Liverpool keep on smashing the ball on target, Nottingham players threw their body at the ball to stop them.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:38 PM
79' | Liverpool on the move
After wining the ball back, Szoboszlai played out to Salah, who gave it to Gakpo on the left. But, Gakpo's cross was eventually blocked and none could take advantage of the rebound ball.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:35 PM
77' | Save from Sels
Another brave save from Sels, who came out running again to stop a close range shot from Jota.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:34 PM
77' | Change for Nottingham
Domínguez replaces captain Yates. Gibbs-White is the captain now.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:33 PM
75' | Change for Liverpool
Third change for Liverpool. Curtis Jones replaces Luis Diaz.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:31 PM
Magic off the bench!
Jan 14, 2025, 9:28 PM
70' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Diaz for a foul on Yates.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:28 PM
69' | Save from Sales
Brave from Sales. He came out running to block a close range shot from Diogo Jota.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:26 PM
66' | Jota with the equaliser | NFO 1-1 LIV
22 seconds in, and Diogo Jota jumped in the air and defeated Murillo to get the header in for the equaliser.
Tsimikas, the other substitute provided the corner for Liverpool.
Slot magic working again!
NFO 1-1 LIV
Jan 14, 2025, 9:23 PM
65' | Double change for Liverpool
Konate and Robertson are replaced by Tsimikas and Jota.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:21 PM
63' | Save from Alisson
Good, curving inswinger from Elanga. But, Alisson was cautious enough to punch the ball back.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:20 PM
61' | Brilliant from Gibbs-White
Gibbs-White to Anderson and then Anderson to Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest were cooking the entire Liverpool defend.
A frustrated Trent caught Anderson near the box, and it is a free-kick from a dangerous position.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:17 PM
59' | Salah goes wide
Nearly from Salah. A left footed shot from inside the box, went left to the goal.
Liverpool looking good now.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:16 PM
58' | Murillo with another block
Salah, at the edge of the box, played a great pass towards Szoboszlai.
But, it was Murillo again, who made the block. Corner for Liverpool.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:15 PM
57' | Chance for Diaz
A through ball towards Luis Diaz at the edge of the box. He was around the shooting zone, but failed to receive the ball properly.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:13 PM
55' | Anderson with a block
Salah played out wide to Trent, who launched an lobbed ball towards the box. But, Anderson dropped deep to head the ball out for a Liverpool corner.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:11 PM
53' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Nottingham captain Yates. He did the right thing though, stopping a potential attack from Liverpool on the left.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:10 PM
51' | Liverpool looking to up the speed
Liverpool are looking more energetic in the second half and trying to make something happen. Mac Allister had the chance to go inside with the ball, but he missed the chance as he tried to play a dummy.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:07 PM
48' | Murillo keeps it out again
Trent had found the space to play the pass to Salah, who played back to Trent. But, Murillo was there to block Trent from having a shot from the edge of the box.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:04 PM
46' | Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:50 PM
First Half | NFO 1-0 LIV
Nearly a perfect first-half for the home side. Great defending, a goal from Chris Wood in the 8th minute and a few frustrating shots from Liverpool players.
Arne Slot was seen having a word with the match officials before going to the tunnel.
Surely, we will get to see a few tactical changes from Slot in the second half.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:46 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added to the first half.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:44 PM
42' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Gibbs-White for protesting against the referee.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:42 PM
41' | Mac Allister with a shot
Gakpo found Mac Allister run at the middle with a cut back from left. However, the Argentine's right footed shot missed the target.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:40 PM
ICYMI: The playmaker Anthony Elanga
Jan 14, 2025, 8:38 PM
37' | Protests from Liverpool players
Murillo shouldered down Diaz in the middle of the pitch and the referee did not give the foul. However, Gravenberch's touch has been called as a foul.
Liverpool players are not happy with the decision.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:36 PM
35' | Top class from Murillo
Brilliant long ball from Trent found Diaz on the go.
But, even when he was nearly one-on-one, Murillo came running from behind to make a deflection.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:35 PM
34' | Time wasting?
Nottingham have been able to slow down Liverpool's game.
Arne Slot does not seem to be happy with that. He has a word with the officials after Forest players take time to throw in or take the freekick.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:33 PM
32' | Williams had a great game so far
Neco Williams has been one of the best players for Nottingham so far. He has been able to block away anything which has come his way, including Salah and Szoboszlai.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:29 PM
28' | Nothing from him, yet!
Jan 14, 2025, 8:27 PM
25' | Chance for Gakpo
Van Dijk set Salah to send a diagonal cross from right to left, towards the far post.
Gakpo jumped high enough to get the header, but it was not on target.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:25 PM
24' | Another waste for Liverpool
Surely, they will have to find any other way.
Another waste of a ball for them. Luis Diaz this time went for a shot, way outside of the box and the ball sailed over the goal.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:24 PM
23' | Corner for Liverpool
A chance for them? Murillo's clearance provided Liverpool a corner. But a tight defense did not allow them to take the advantage.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:23 PM
20' | Chance for Nottingham
Wood, on the left, made an entry easily but this time he was blocked by Van Dijk. However, Liverpool captain's attempted clarence was deflected and luckily for them, it went to Trent, who made the final clearance.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:20 PM
18' | Good block
Diaz found Szoboszlai with a good pass. But, Szoboszlai's low effort from inside the box was eventually blocked.
The Liverpool defender is down after a tussle. He is up now though.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:15 PM
14' | Odoi tries to get in!
After a back-and-forth play, Odoi had the chance to make an effort with his left foot from a close range.
However, it was an easy grab for Alisson after a deflection.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:14 PM
11' | Long range shot
Murillo tried his luck with a left footed shot from outside the box. He was not far though. Alisson is lucky that the ball swayed away from the goal.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:09 PM
8' | Wood scores | NFO 1- LIV
What a start for the home side!
Chris Wood scores with Nottingham's first attack. Forest won the back in the midfield and Elanga found Wood with a through ball. Wood did the rest with a left footed shot to find his 13th Premier League goal of the season.
Nottingham 1-0 Liverpool.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:09 PM
8' | Disappointing from Gravenberch
Gravenberch found Salah on the left, who waited and waited before making a move inside. Salah then found Gravenberch again, who wasted the chance by shooting the ball over the goal.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:07 PM
6' | Gravenberch goes for a shot too
Nuno's men are sitting back and Slot's men have decided they will go for the long range shots. This time Gravenberch goes for a shot and just like Gakpo, he goes way over the goal too.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:05 PM
3' | A few early shots from Liverpool
Nottingham are already looking solid in defence, going behind the ball.
Meantime, Liverpool are trying to create something from outside the box with Mac Allister's shot getting blocked, followed by a shot over the goal from Gakpo.
Jan 14, 2025, 8:02 PM
Kick-off!
The fans sing "We are the REDs" and we are off! The home team start the proceedings.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC | Recent meetings
Saturday 14 September 2024 - Anfield, Liverpool Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Saturday 02 March 2024 - The City Ground, Nottingham Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool
Sunday 29 October 2023 - Anfield, Liverpool Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Saturday 22 April 2023 - Anfield, Liverpool Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Saturday 22 October 2022 - The City Ground, Nottingham Nottingham Forest 1-0 Liverpool
Jan 14, 2025, 7:08 PM
Recent form | Nottingham Forest
Since their last defeat against Manchester City in December, Nottingham have not lost a single game in Premier League.
In fact, they are now the only team this season to win six matches in a row. They have defeated Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in back-to-back games.
Moreover, they have won five of their last six Premier League home matches, which is more than what they had won in their previous 21 season at their home ground.
Jan 14, 2025, 7:02 PM
Recent form | Liverpool FC
Liverpool have been undefeated in the league so far except for one time against Nottingham Forest, early in the season. Though in the last five matches they have dropped points, but have remained undefeated too.
Nuno has been a messiah for Nottingham Forest fan since the time he has joined the team as the head coach. Since joining, the Portuguese mastermind has won 18 games and lost 15 times in 41 games.
His record at the highest division of English football has helped Nottingham Forest gain the respect among the top clubs.
Jan 14, 2025, 6:44 PM
Early Team News
Ibrahim Sangare will miss the game for the hosts with a hamstring injury. "We are assessing players that played all the [Luton Town] game, assessing players that are out. So, we prepare but [there are] not major issues," Nottingham head coach Espirito Santo told in the matchday-1 press conference.
Jan 14, 2025, 5:08 PM
Head-to-head stats
Team
Total Wins
Home Wins
Away Wins
Played
Draws
Nott'm Forest
4
3
1
15
4
Liverpool
7
6
1
Jan 14, 2025, 5:06 PM
Tonight's venue | City Ground
Jan 14, 2025, 5:04 PM
How to watch the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match?
The match will be streamed Live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Indian iewers can also watch the game live on TV on Star Sports Select TV Channels.
West Ham have sack head coach Julen Lopetegui, with an agreement in place for Graham Potter to take over at the London Stadium
West Ham have sacked their current manager Julen Lopetegui and found a replacement, what's next for the Hammers we are going to know via this article by Sportz Point.
West Ham have sacked their head coach Julen Lopetegui after Manchester City thrashed them with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on January 4th, 2025. After the poor performance at Etihad, the West Ham board decided to sack former Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui. The West Ham board is set to appoint former Chelsea FC manager Graham Potter.
A short Note about Julen Lopetegui:
Julen Lopetegui is a former manager of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He was signed as Real Madrid'shead coach in 2018, succeeding Zinedine Zidane. He also took over the Spanish national team in 2016.
The Spanish manager arrived in London with a reputation that preceded him. Unfortunately, he struggled to live up to the high expectations of West Ham fans, leaving the club's dream unfulfilled.
What was the actual reason behind sacking Lopetegui:
West Ham has fired the boss after two distressing defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City. Hammers conceded 9 goals in their last two matches against these two Premier League heavyweights. The poor performances of the Club finally grabbed the attention of the West Ham board.
Graham Potter failed to bring his magics from Brighton to Chelsea. In April 2023, the Chelsea board made the decision to sack him, marking the end of his tenure at the club. The Hammers board trusted him by appointing them as their new Head Coach.
West Ham board's reaction after sacking the current Head Coach:
In a recent report via The Guardian, the West Ham board has already found a better replacement than Lopetegui. The former Chelsea manager is ready to take over the West Ham team.
The West Ham board issued an official statement via their website and social media, the statement read:
"West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has left the club today. The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the club's ambitions and the club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives. The board would like to thank Julen and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future. The process of appointing a replacement is underway. The Club will be making no further comment at this time."
The Hammers have started their 2024/25 season in a mess. However, the current manager of the Hammers spent 130 million euros in the summer transfer window. After splashing a huge amount of money in the transfer market, they only managed to win 6 games in 20 matches. They are currently in the 14th position in the league table, somehow keeping themself out of the relegation zone.
'If they beat Liverpool, they are in the title race,' Jamie Carragher believes this team can win Premier League
Jamie Carragher believes that Nottingham Forest can become a serious contender in the English Premier League title race. However, at first, they will have to beat Liverpool for that.
Nottingham Forest proves themselves to be a headache for the Reds. Nuno Espirito Santos and his lads have proved themselves as a giant killer in the 2024/25 season Premier League. The Portuguese tactician has already beaten the top 6 Premier League clubs. Moreover, he has been a headache for Arne Slot.
Nottingham Forest consistently won their games against teams like Manchester City andTottenham. Nottingham Forest has successfully won their last 6 games against Brentford, Manchester United, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton, and Wolves.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the former England international stated that Nottingham Forrest are a serious title contender right now. The Former Liverpool legend said: " If they beat Liverpool, they are in the title race. What would I say right now is if the Champions League goes to the top five positions they have got one hell of a chance."
Nottingham's great run in the Premier League so far
After they beat and ran a riot against the Wolves, it was clear that they would be the headache for the title contenders. The lads of Nuno Espirito Santos started the streak by beating Ruben Amorim's Manchester United. After their recent triumph against Wolves at Molineux on Monday, they are now tied with Arsenalin the league table. However, they have a better winning ratio than the Gunners.