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Nottingham Forest player ratings - high marks as Jesus and Awoniyi score in big win over Brentford - Nottinghamshire Live
Nottingham Forest secured a 2-0 win with goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi, extending their Premier League safety and restoring a five-point lead over relegation rivals.
- Nottingham Forest secured a 2-0 win at Brentford on Sunday, claiming a massive three points on the road at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- Under pressure after a Europa League defeat on Thursday and with their buffer cut to just two points, Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest arrived needing points as Premier League survival remained the Reds' priority.
- Igor Jesus opened the scoring by controlling Ola Aina's cross and volleying home, while substitute Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the win by chasing Morgan Gibbs-White's pass past Caoimhin Kelleher.
- The result restored Forest's five-point cushion over 18th-placed West Ham, while Brentford suffered only their second home defeat of the campaign, denting their bid for a European place.
- Awoniyi's goal carried extra meaning as it was his first since emergency surgery in May, while Brentford lost Kristoffer Ajer and Mikkel Damsgaard to knocks before half-time.
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Keith Andrews frustrated after Brentford defeat to Nottingham Forest
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