NUNO HAS HIGH HOPES

NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO has tried to dismiss the expectations and "compli-ments" surrounding Nottingham Forest as their hopes of Champions League qualification become more realistic.

- SUNNY BADWAL

The Reds sit third and have a six-point cushion inside the top four heading into another tricky weekend fixture with the visit to fellow high flyers Bournemouth.

Nuno's side have won seven of their last eight league outings, with their only draw in that run coming against leaders Liverpool.