Nottingham Forest handed Tottenham Hotspur a shock 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, striking twice in the opening 16 minutes. Despite chances for Spurs and injury interruptions, Forest held firm to secure all three Premier League points.
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Nottingham Forest handed Tottenham Hotspur a shock 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, striking twice in the opening 16 minutes. Despite chances for Spurs and injury interruptions, Forest held firm to secure all three Premier League points.