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Nottingham Forest Ratings - Trio Shine as Reds End Season with Draw
Marcus Tavernier equalized after halftime as Bournemouth sealed sixth place, a club-record 57 points and Europa League qualification.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, AFC Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest, securing a record sixth-place Premier League finish and qualifying for the Europa League for the first time in club history.
Departing manager Andoni Iraola concluded his tenure having guided the Cherries to their highest-ever finish with a record points haul of 57 and an 18-game unbeaten streak to close the campaign.
Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White scored a free-kick in the 34th minute, but Marcus Tavernier equalized for Bournemouth nine minutes after halftime, leaving neither team able to find a winner in the 1-1 draw.
Gibbs-White celebrated his 18th goal of the season by raising 10 fingers, appearing to send a message to England manager Thomas Tuchel after being omitted from the World Cup squad.
Forest manager Vitor Pereira emphasized the need for stability to build on the season's progress, noting that retaining top talent is essential to compete for higher goals next season.
English club, undefeated since the arrival of the Vasco Barrier, finished the Premier League in 7th place and will compete in an international competition for the first time in its history