OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Jimenez is spot on to give Fulham the perfect festive gift

- BY SARAH CLAPSON

NOTTINGHAM FOREST's mini winning run was brought to an end in London as they fell to defeat at Fulham.

A Raul Jimenez penalty proved to be the difference between the two sides. It will be of some frustration to the visitors that a mistake on the stroke of the interval proved to be costly.

Almost two months to the day since Sean Dyche’s appointment as head coach, Forest travelled south aiming to continue their revival under the 54-year-old.

Their 3-0 toppling of Tottenham had moved them five points clear of the relegation zone and they had the chance to increase that gap in their final outing before Christmas. Recent history was not in Forest’s favour prior to kickoff, with Craven Cottage not a happy hunting ground for the club in the Premier League.